The Feeling Factory Is Open!

Ever notice how some days your emotions seem to be running the show? Welcome to your personal feeling factory! This is where all your emotions arrive for processing - though sometimes it feels more like they're barging through the door uninvited!

I think of my heart as a feeling factory. When an emotion arrives, it's my job to greet it and decide what happens to it. The problem is, many of us were taught to shut down our emotions. "Don't cry," "Get over it," "You shouldn't feel that way" - sound familiar?

Here's how to run your feeling factory more effectively:

The Processing Plant
When a big emotion arrives:
Examine: What am I actually feeling?
Describe: How am I experiencing this?
Notice: Where is it sitting in my body?
Recognize: When have I felt this before?
Allow: Let yourself feel it fully

Factory Maintenance
Just like any factory, your emotional processing plant needs regular maintenance:
Clear out old emotional inventory regularly
Don't let unprocessed feelings pile up
Make space for both 'positive' and 'negative' emotions
Remember: you can't heal what you don't feel

Quality Control
Not all emotions need the same processing time:
Some need immediate attention
Others can be 'boxed up' for later
A few might need professional processing help?
All deserve acknowledgment

Remember: Your feeling factory is working 24/7. The better you get at processing emotions as they arrive, the more emotional energy you'll have available!

This week, practice being curious about your emotions rather than critical. They're all just trying to tell you something!

LISA LOVES:

The Herb Farm's De-stress Aromatherapy Roll-On

Perfect for those moments when the feeling factory is in overdrive! This calming blend of lavender, chamomile and ylang ylang essential oils helps soothe emotional tension. Simply roll onto pulse points when you need emotional support.