It doesn’t matter how you feel
Because our feelings are never a good gauge for reality. Our emotions can easily cloud our judgement.
Just the other day, I had a misunderstanding with a person I cared a lot. It got me all worked up.
Thankfully, experience has taught me to immediately walk away before I say something hurtful. I proceeded to sort out my thoughts and emotions by writing it down - using this helpful framework:
What is going through my mind?
What emotions am I feeling?
What would the situation look like from his/her perspective?
What do I know is true of this situation?
Knowing what I know now, what should I do next?
In summary, our feelings are a huge part of our identity, but it doesn’t have to control us. We’ll have less regrets about the decisions we make when we have a better grasp of our head and heart. ●