How to validate feelings

The next time you notice yourself minimizing your feelings or shaming yourself, I hope you can take a step back and challenge the thought. You are doing the best you can, and that is something to give yourself some credit for.💛​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ ✨Your feelings are valid.​​​​​​​​ ✨Your experiences are valid.​​​​​​​​ ✨You are valid.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ For more on self-gaslighting and how to stop the cycle, click here for my blog post on self-sabotaging!

Ideally, boundaries are communicated kindly & assertively. Focus on sharing how you feel & what you need in a respectful way, even if feeling anger & spite. While these are valid feelings, they are not always the most helpful when communicating boundaries. When you find yourself struggling to communicate your boundaries, remind yourself that doing so will support efforts to build and maintain the relationships that are important to you #fmf #boundaries #relationship

Emotional validation is an important component of healthy relationships and a skill you can learn and improve. Find out how to practice it.

We can't always rely on others to validate our feelings and thoughts. Learn to validate yourself and take control of your self-worth.

Discover how to listen without giving advice and how to validation someone's feelings without agreeing....Validation is the act of helping someone feel heard and understood. Find out how you can give emotional validation and show emotional support in relationships.