How many times have you been told to stop being mad, or stop being jealous, or get over you feelings? We grow up being taught that our emotions are bad, and that we need to control them.

Emotions are normal, and they’re okay. The question is: once you have the anger, or the jealousy, what choices do you make?

So give yourself permission to have your emotions. Don’t question them, or tell yourself that they’re wrong, or that there is something wrong with you for feeling the way you do.

Own your emotions, process why you feel the way you do, and then decide what your actions will be.