#122: Yes Indeed, Your Feelings Matter

On today's podcast episode, Dr. Cheryl Hardy discusses feelings. Your feelings matter. They should be considered and not dismissed in a relationship. How you deal, feel, and heal is a part of life.   Of course, we should be mindful of our feelings in different settings. Controlling your feelings during a business or family meeting shows a coping skills technique. It is very important to increase your reflective listening skills in those settings.   There are many times when your feelings are not telling you the truth and will lead you in and out of sync. There are situations and other times that your feelings are on point and telling you to be careful and use wisdom.  Your feelings matter, and we can have several types of feelings in one day.  You can be happy you woke up this morning, sad that you have to go to work, excited about pay day, and frustrated by a comment a co-worker made. There are tools you can use, including journaling your emotions to process your feelings and self-talk.  Make sure you are kind to yourself and nurture your feelings. Psalm 62:8 (NIV) -  "Trust in him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge." We are looking forward to you being a part of the God and Therapy Community. To get connected, send me an email and let me know that you want to be included.  [email protected] ** To purchase a copy of Dr. Cheryl's Book, Therapy Is Not the Ememy – The Christian Novel, and other self-care resources, including Rebuilding a New You – A Self Care Journal, go to www.drcherylhardy.net/shop or an Amazon.