In this episode, we delve into the complexities of managing and processing negative emotions while striving to maintain a high vibration, and why it’s crucial to address these emotions rather than suppress them. We’ll explore why suppressing emotions is detrimental, discussing how unaddressed negative emotions can lead to long-term health problems and impact your ability to attract positive experiences and manifestations. Drawing from a range of studies, we’ll uncover the science behind the connection between emotional suppression and mental and physical health issues, and highlight the importance of emotional processing in maintaining a high vibration. I’ll provide you with five steps to handling negative emotions so that it doesn't lead to long-term struggles or a lowered vibration. Research referenced below (in order of mention): Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking, Fast and Slow. LinkPanksepp, J. (1998). Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations of Human and Animal Emotions. LinkDispenza, J. (2017). Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon. LinkBrosschot, J. F., Gerin, W., & Thayer, J. F. (2006). "The role of vagal tone in the effects of stress on health." Journal of Psychosomatic Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2005.10.006Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K., & Glaser, R. (2007). "Chronic stress and the immune system: A review." Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews. DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2007.03.001Pennebaker, J. W. (1997). Opening Up: The Healing Power of Expressing Emotions. LinkLutz, A., Greischar, L. L., Rawlings, N. B., Ricard, M., & Davidson, R. J. (2008). "Long-term meditators self-induce high-amplitude gamma synchrony during mental practice." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0710032104McEwen, B. S. (1998). "Stress, adaptation, and disease: Allostasis and allostatic load." Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1998.tb09546.xGross, J. J., & Levenson, R. W. (1997). "Hiding feelings: The acute effects of inhibiting negative and positive emotion." Journal of Abnormal Psychology. DOI: 10.1037/0021-843X.106.1.95Wegner, D. M., Schneider, D. J., Carter, S. R., & White, T. L. (1987). "Paradoxical effects of thought suppression." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. DOI: 10.1037/0022-3514.53.1.5Kiken, L. R., & Shook, N. J. (2011). "Mindfulness and emotional regulation: A meta-analysis of studies on mindfulness and emotion." Psychological Science. DOI: 10.1177/0956797610391071Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003). "Counting blessings versus burdens: An experimental investigation of gratitude and subjective well-being in daily life." Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. DOI: 10.1037/0022-3514.84.2.377Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). "The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions." American Psychologist. DOI: 10.1037/0003-066X.56.3.218 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.