How to Heal Your Emotions

When it comes to physical wounds like cuts and bruises, many of us are trained at a young age to reach for the first aid kit and treat it immediately with bandages or ice packs. But when it comes to day-to-day emotional injuries like failure, rejection, guilt and loss, most of us are told to ignore your feelings and get over it before having enough time to properly treat our emotional injuries, which can have a detrimental impact on our lives if left untreated.

‘Emotional First Aid’ is an idea coined by psychologist Guy Winch, who claims that we should take care of these emotional injuries when they occur, so they do not become more damaging in the long run. It is a psychological medicine cabinet to help you overcome the hurts and hang-ups that hold you back and a tool kit for becoming more successful, productive, and emotionally resilient. Here are some tips on how to do so:

"'Emotional First Aid' is an idea coined by psychologist Guy Winch, who claims that we should take care of these emotional injuries when they occur, so they do not become more damaging in the long run."

Adopting 'Emotional First Aid' into your life and practising it on a regular basis will take time. Not only it is important for your mental wellbeing but also helps you to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. We should always remember to take care of our own health physically, mentally, and emotionally. Here at AIA, we care for you and want you to live your best for a Healthier, Longer and Better Life.