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There is something interesting between the words’ emotions and feelings, used often interchangeably.
I’ll show you more of my perspective on that topic and how it can help you feel more confident.
Let’s dive right in!!
Emotions… Feelings…
I don’t know about you but to me, I always heard the words “emotions” and “feelings” being used to say the same approximate thing: It’s what is happening when you’re mad or sad.
When you really think about it, such poor knowledge when we realize that no matter what action we are taking, it’s because we want to feel a certain way…!
So, this is what I always thought of feeling/emotion: something that’s happening, I know I’m feeling them when I’m mad or sad, this is approximately it.
What is your definition of each one of these words?
It’s okay also if you don’t have too much to say!
You know, I always say that we do not need to have an opinion or something to say on a particular topic.
It truly happens that I say about a topic “I don’t know too much, I don’t have too much of an opinion”…!
I know it may shock some people but I think that it’s totally okay not to have an opinion on everything.
Anyway, this isn’t the topic of today, so let’s go back to our feelings and emotions!
So, no matter what definition you had for both of these words, it’s okay!
Let’s have a look at what I discovered recently that I find very interesting…
The real difference…
I reread one of my favorite books recently, it’s called Infinite Possibilities and it’s from Mike Dooley.
He talks about manifesting the life of your dreams and his book is just amazing!
I wasn’t too much into manifestation until recently last year. I got coached by an amazing manifesting coach, my manifesting Queen Jamie Berman, it was amazing.
What I learned the most was to trust my intuition more.
And this is what Mike says in his book: He makes the genius distinction between emotions and feelings by saying that emotions are more of vibrations that we feel when we think something (we agree on the method!) and that feelings are more coming from deep inside of us, he says it’s our intuition, our gut feeling.
This is why it’s not the same when you say to yourself “I have the feeling that…” and you actually talk about your intuition in opposition (or completion!) of “I’m feeling upset, I have the current emotion in my body of “upset”.
That’s interesting, right?
So, emotion is more what is happening in an instant (it can last though!), it’s a vibration in your body after THINKING something (Mike also says that thoughts create things…) and that feeling is more your intuition and your guts…
And how it’s useful when it comes to feeling confident!
Of course, both are GREAT definitions because as you probably know, I’m convinced that confidence is related to feeling more in control of our life.
It’s about knowing that we are there for ourselves. We understand what is going on, we have compassion, we trust ourselves.
So, how can this be interesting for you to build your confidence?
In both situations, use emotions and feelings to build real and strong trust with yourself.
Here’s how to do that.
Today, later on, you’ll have an emotion. Pay attention to where is this emotion in your body. Name the emotion, befriend the emotion.
Remind yourself that it comes from something that you’ve been thought about.
Our emotions always come from a thought we are having.
Be there for yourself at that moment! Have compassion, and again, remind yourself that you’re feeling this emotion because of something you’ve been thinking.
Nothing has gone wrong, it’s an opportunity to feel super alive!
Having emotions is definitely part of the human experience, you’re alive! 🙂
Another moment today, you’re going to need to make a decision, maybe a very small one such as what kind of lettuce you’ll buy (or if you’re from the other team and you always buy the same?!), what do you want to do about that night out?
You’re hesitating… At that moment, take the time to trust your intuition and your gut feeling.
Even if it’s a very small decision, what is your intuition telling you?
For example and you will be surprised!
I used this question when I wanted to snack something last week at night…
I’m really trying not to eat when I’m not hungry and asking my intuition at that moment sounded like this: You know your primitive brain wants you to snack something right now but deep down, you love your reasons for not wanting to do it…
So, here, I want you to learn to trust your intuition more… Why?
So you build that confidence, that muscle of self-integrity!
You respect yourself and your intuition…
Try it, it’s very interesting, right? 🙂
The last thing I wanted to talk about here in the intuition/feeling part is that I recommend you ask yourself: If I listen to my intuition, what does that look like?
When do I remember I listened to my intuition in the past?
What was the result? How did that feel?
Your GOLDEN Ticket!
You now see how much our THOUGHTS create our reality.
No matter the situation, the emotions you’re having, the actions you’re going to take are DIRECTLY related to what you are thinking.
So, if you have a problem in your life, it’s actually a thought problem.
So… Discover how coaching can definitely change anything that you want to be different in your life.
Let me show you the POWER of coaching. Let’s have some fun too! It does not have to be too serious or too complicated to be life-changing!
Let me show you how to do that! 🙂
Grab your GOLDEN Ticket right now!
To sum up!
As you can see, the distinction between emotions and feelings IS really interesting and IS an amazing reason to build your confidence.
Use having an emotion in your body and listening to your intuition as genuine amazing ways to TRUST yourself more.
No one knows what’s better for you, no one knows how you feel that emotion, why you feel it.
Learn really to be there for yourself, to look at these emotions and feelings from a place of compassion and curiosity.
Nothing went wrong, the only thing that can really happen is an emotion.
And you’ve got yourself! You’re there for yourself! For every emotion you may feel and for listening to your guts and intuition when needed.
Imagine if you build that muscle and have it for the rest of your life? This sounds like FUN to me!! 🙂
