When emotions get trapped inside, the body stays on high alert.
This isn’t weakness. It’s biology.
And it’s changeable.
Here are 6 healthy ways to express what you feel without fear:
1️⃣ Name it first — “I feel overwhelmed,” not “I’m fine.”
2️⃣ Breathe before you speak — regulation creates safety.
3️⃣ Write it out uncensored — clarity comes before calm.
4️⃣ Move the emotion — walk, stretch, shake it through the body.
5️⃣ Share with one safe person — connection settles the system.
6️⃣ Release without fixing — feelings don’t need solutions, just space.
You don’t need to suppress to stay strong.
You need permission to feel and still be safe.
💾 Save this if you’ve been holding too much inside.
💬 What emotion are you ready to express today?
Namaste, Beautiful Souls ❤️
Xx @catherineplano
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