Life has a way of feeling overwhelming at times. There are moments when you might feel sad, exhausted, or just plain out of sync, even during what’s supposed to be joyful seasons like summer. But here's some good news: it doesn’t have to stay that way!
You see, we are all full of energy. We have lots of feelings, and that’s okay! Our feelings are like the fuel that helps us grow and live our best lives.
But here’s the thing: Instead of letting emotions take control, we can develop the habit of simply watching them without judgment. This approach is rooted in something called the "Observer Effect".
The Observer Effect: Transforming Your Emotions
The Observer Effect is a fascinating principle from quantum physics, but it has powerful applications for our emotional well-being. Essentially, it means that by merely observing something, you can change it. When applied to our emotions, this concept teaches us that noticing our feelings without being consumed by them can lead to powerful shifts. You no longer have to feel stuck in any emotion—whether it’s frustration, sadness, or anxiety. By observing your feelings, you can start to change how you experience them.
Let me tell you a story. I had a day recently when I felt really, really emotional. Instead of letting that emotion pull me down, I decided to just notice it. I didn’t try to push it away. I just watched it, like a cloud passing by. And you know what? That made me feel so much better.
I actually used the song by Elton John, Rocket Man, and changed the lyrics to improve my mindset. Instead of singing “Rocket Man, burning out his fuse up here alone,” I sang, “Rocket Fuel, use these feelings as a tool.”
Turning Emotions Into a Positive Force
One fun way I shifted my mindset that day was through music. I took a song I love—Elton John's Rocket Man—and changed the lyrics to inspire myself. Instead of singing, “Rocket Man, burning out his fuse up here alone,” I sang, “Rocket Fuel, use these feelings as a tool.” This little shift in words gave me a powerful reminder that emotions, no matter how intense, can be turned into a tool to lift us higher.
By observing your emotions, you can turn them into something positive. You can use that energy to make good choices or to do something great.
And the best part? When you observe your emotions, you can become your biggest cheerleader. Instead of being hard on yourself, you can support and encourage yourself, just like a good friend would.
Be Your Biggest Cheerleader
Perhaps the most powerful part of observing your emotions is that it allows you to become your own cheerleader. Instead of being hard on yourself or letting tough feelings drag you down, you can be there to support and encourage yourself—just like a trusted friend would. Observing your emotions is a practice of self-compassion. It’s about being kind to yourself, noticing how you feel without harsh judgment, and using that awareness to grow.
So, next time you feel a big emotion, try being the observer. Watch how you feel, and cheer yourself on. Remember, you have the power to turn any emotion into something that lifts you up, rather than bringing you down.
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