Emotions and feelings in the body

Your body often knows how you feel before your mind does — paying attention to those signals helps you manage emotions early.

Emotions and body sensations are connected.

When you feel something strongly, your body reacts — that’s your nervous system responding.

Notice your early warning signs— they’re small signals that tell you when emotions are starting to build

• Tense shoulders or jaw.
• Faster breathing or heartbeat.
• Feeling hot, shaky, or restless.
• Trouble concentrating or feeling “on edge.”

When you catch these signs early, you can take action before feelings become overwhelming. Try:

• Slowing your breathing.
• Taking a break or moving your body.
• Using grounding techniques or talking it through.
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Everyone’s signals are different — learning yours helps you take charge of your emotions, rather than your emotions taking charge of you.