If your feelings are overwhelming and you’re struggling, you may need professional help from a GP or therapist to gain control. There are preventative measures, but also know when to reach out if you need help.
Exercise, meditation, yoga, time out for yourself, and getting into nature can all help you create mental space for, and deal with, your feelings.
Most negative emotions are completely useless. Resentment, bitterness, hate, and jealousy have never improved the quality of life for a single human being.
“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the message he is sending.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
The overwhelming feelings you can experience as a teenager can either get easier as you get older, or you learn to control and deal with them better.
Don’t dismiss childrens’ feelings. Listen to them and support them; be open and honest. You’ll be able to discuss feelings, and they won’t be afraid to speak out about anything that is happening to them.
“The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring that person joy.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Even when you are stressed, tired, beyond your limits and dealing with your own feelings, taking it out on others can have a huge impact on how they feel and behave.
Be open to your feelings and how they change, and also be aware of the effect of your behaviour on others. People sometimes forget that our behaviour can really affect how others feel.