3 Times When It Is Beneficial to Box Up Feelings

Do you box up your feelings? by Jayanti Burst   Can We Box Up Our Feelings in a Good Way?

It is important to feel our feelings-whether they are painful, joyful or equivocal-instead of suppressing or judging them. There are times when it is both healthy and helpful to box up our feelings.

Read on for three ways to do just that. To begin, we’ll start by gathering a few supplies. Although three small boxes are recommended, envelopes or folders work just as well.

A writing utensil and a few pieces of paper will come in handy, too. Once we’ve done this, we find a quiet space and time for self-reflection.  

Letting Go Box – Time for Release This first box is all about things to release. We can think of it like a compost bin for the emotions, irrational mental patterns, and whatever no longer serves us.

This is where we write down our worries, fears, doubts, disappointments, insecurities, anxieties, and anything we think may act as a deterrent to living the best life possible. Negative memories, experiences, and beliefs go in this box.

Drawing our feelings can help us to be more free and honest with this activity. It is advantageous to do this spontaneously with little deliberation.

When we’re open to surprising ourselves, it is remarkable what the subconscious mind reveals. And the subconscious mind plays a big role in our behavior, even though we’re not usually aware of it.

At the end of the day, or perhaps once a week, burn or rip up whatever is in this box.  

Gratitude Box – Clearly Thankful Now that we’ve taken steps to clear resistance, we’ll count our blessings in the second box. Thankfulness not only encourages a change in perspective but also it is known to…

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