Module 4:

Emotional Awareness

Emotional awareness refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and

effectively manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others. It involves
being aware of the different emotions you experience, understanding the
reasons behind those emotions, and being able to express and regulate them in
a healthy manner.

Emotional awareness encompasses several key components:

Self-awareness: This involves recognizing and understanding your own

emotions, including their causes, triggers, and intensity. It also involves being
aware of how your emotions influence your thoughts, behaviours, and overall
well-being.

Empathy: Empathy is the capacity to understand and share the feelings of

others. Emotional awareness includes being able to accurately perceive and
comprehend the emotions of those around you, and to respond with sensitivity
and compassion.

Emotional regulation: Emotional awareness involves the ability to effectively

manage and regulate your emotions. This means being able to express and
communicate your feelings appropriately, as well as finding healthy ways to
cope with negative emotions such as stress, anger, or sadness.

Social skills: Emotional awareness also includes understanding the impact of

your emotions on others and developing strong interpersonal skills. This
involves being able to communicate and connect with others on an emotional
level, while also respecting their boundaries and emotions.

Cultivating emotional awareness can have numerous benefits. It can enhance

self-understanding, promote better relationships and communication, reduce
stress, and improve overall emotional well-being. Developing emotional
awareness often involves practices such as self-reflection, mindfulness, and
active listening, as well as seeking support from therapists, coaches, or support
groups if needed.
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL IN THIS MODULE?

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF?

YOUR BODY IS ALWAYS SENDING YOU

MESSAGES.
SO ARE YOUR EMOTIONS - LISTEN AND
ACKNOWLEDGE THEM.
 CREATE A MODEL FOR CHANGE.
UNLEARN, RELEARN AND MENTALLY REHEARSE YOUR NEW
THOUGHTS AND OUTCOMES.

BECOME PROACTIVE AND CREATE YOUR OWN PLAN! WRITE DOWN 2 BEHAVIOURS
YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON:

WHAT ARE TWO EMOTIONS YOU NO LONGER WANT TO DWELL ON AND WORK
THROUGH:
WHAT IS GOING ON INSIDE YOUR HEAD RIGHT NOW?

WHAT NEGATIVE EMOTION KEEPS COMING UP LATELY?

WHAT HAS MADE YOU THE HAPPIEST LATELY?

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU FELT THIS WAY, AND WHAT DID YOU DO?
WHAT HOLDS YOU BACK THE MOST FROM MOVING ON FROM NEGATIVE
EMOTIONS?

DO YOU HAVE ANY TRAUMAS YOU HAVE YET TO UNPACK?

WHICH EMOTIONS ARE YOU TRYING TO AVOID RIGHT NOW, WHY?

WHAT IS YOUR INNER CRITIC TELLING YOU LATELY?

WHAT PREVENTS YOU FROM ADDRESSING YOUR FEELINGS?

DO YOU FEEL ESPECIALLY SENSITIVE TO NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES? WHY OR WHY NOT.

DO YOU TEND TO RUMINATE OR DWELL ON NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES?

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO ACCEPT A NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE AND MOVE FROM IT?
DO YOU FEEL THAT YOUR EMOTIONS ARE USUALLY APPROPRIATE TO SITUATIONS?

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO COPE WITH SOMETHING THAT IS NOT IN YOUR CONTROL?
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR YOU TO PRIORITIZE IN YOUR
MENTAL HEALTH RIGHT NOW?

WHAT ARE 3 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SELF-SOOTHE YOUR NEGATIVE EMOTIONS?

I CAN TELL I AM DOING WELL MENTALLY WHEN I __________.

LIFE GETS BUSY. HOW OFTEN DO YOU CHECK IN ON YOURSELF AND YOUR
EMOTIONS?
WHAT SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES CAN YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE OVERWHELMED?

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE TELL-TALE SIGNS YOU NOTICE IN YOURSELF WHEN YOU
ARE APPROACHING A BURN-OUT?
 OUR THOUGHTS DICTATE OUR FEELINGS.
OUR FEELINGS INFLUENCE OUR EMOTIONS.
OUR EMOTIONS LEAD TO OUR ACTIONS.
OUR ACTIONS DICTATE OUR BEHAVIOURS.

BY CHANGING WE CREATE NEW HABITS WHICH BECOMES OUR NEW

REALITY

NEW IDENTITY

BECOME CONSCIOUS OF THOSE BEHAVIOURS AND CREATE AND IF-THEN

PLAN:

IF I FEEL ___________________, THEN I WILL REPLACE IT WITH THE

THOUGHT OF ____________________________________.

. REHEARSE THIS UNTIL YOU BELIEVE IT. THIS WILL ALLOW YOU TO BE READY
WHEN UNWANTED THOUGHTS TAKE THEIR TOLL.

CONDITION YOURSELF TO THE WAY YOUR BODY WILL FEEL WHEN YOU FEEL A
CERTAIN EMOTION. PRACTICE FEELING IT UNTIL IT BECOMES A FAMILIAR

HERE'S A POSSIBLE AFFIRMATION:

I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY EMOTIONS, AND I DON'T ALLOW THEM TO ENTER

MY STATE.

UNIVERSE WE ASK YOU TO GIVE US PEACE IN OUR MIND, BODY, SOUL

AND SPRIIT. LET ME HEAL AND REMOVE EVERYTHING THAT IS CAUSING
ME STRESS, GRIEF AND SORROW IN MY LIFE. PLEASE GUIDE MY PATH.
 THIS WEEKS AFFIRMATIONS:

I AM ALLOWED TO FEEL THIS WAY.

I AM NOT DEFINED BY WHAT I FEEL.

I CAN BREATHE MY WAY THROUGH

THIS.

I DON'T NEED TO FEEL BETTER RIGHT

AWAY.

I OWN MY EMOTIONS SO THEY DON'T

OWN ME.

MY HEART IS SPACIOUS ENOUGH TO

HOLD EVERYTHING I FEEL AND
EVERYTHING I AM.