Gain CONFIDENCE & SELF-ESTEEM through EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

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The Power of Choice

What does it mean?

And... How do we action, The Power of Choice?

Let's find out!

Let's take a peek behind the curtain and unravel the secrets of emotions!

Let's discover how human emotions are depicted in a scale called "Human Emotion Frequency Scale" by David Hawkins,

Reminder:  Emotions are Energy

Understanding that emotions are energy, implies that they are fluid, moving resources meant to be felt and released vs. suppressed and ignored.

When we ignore this understanding, is when we end up suffering from low emotional intelligence as well as stress burnout. In turn, demising our self confidence and self-esteem.

Let's get awareness of our emotional state.

Let's hear an example of how perception can define the feeling we end up feeling towards a neutral event.

Enjoy the process!

Now we have a definition for emotions and an understanding of how feelings are manifested.

Keep on having fun throughout your exploration!

Your Journey to Emotional Mastery

Thank you for joining this insightful journey.

Remember to prioritise self-care and continue nurturing yourself :)

• Basic understanding of what Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is and its relation to emotions

• Recognise an emotion by feeling the discomfort / pain in the physical body

• Discover the 5 main emotions defined by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

• Basic understanding of what meridians are

• What is Traditional Chinese Medicine

• Primary emotions within Traditional Chinese Medicine

• Which Elements corresponds to each of the 5 emotions within Tradition Chinese Medicine

• What organs are related to each of the 5 emotions

Let's dive deep into it!

Let's dive in deeper and explore TCM a bit more.

Let's discuss meridians

Let's explore what meridians are and how the affect our wellbeing

Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, treats health as a balance of energies.

How, can embracing these ancient concepts transform your approach to health, connecting the dots between your body, emotions, and overall wellbeing?

Let’s have a look.

• Basic understanding of what the 5 Elements Theory is about and how it relates to the 5 basic emotions displayed within Traditional Chinese Medicine

• Discover the 5 elements defined by the 5 Elements Theory

• Recognise how is each element linked with certain organs & physiologic systems

• The Sheng Cycle (Creation Cycle) and Ke Cycle (Control Cycle) discussed

• How do the 5 elements relate to the emotions?

• What is tapping? And how can we use it to help release stuck emotions

Let's keep on learning!

According to some eastern traditions, everything in the universe comes from the five elements: wood, fire, earth, water, and metal.

Each element represents a specific phase of a cycle, and they interact with one another in dynamic ways.

Apart from the seasonal and natural cycles, the Five Elements Theory is also used to understand and map emotional and physical health. Each element is connected to specific emotions, and an imbalance in any element may result in emotional or physical challenges.

We use this theory to expand our understanding regarding the balance and harmony within the world and the human body.

From the smallest atom to a giant whale to the solar system itself, all things are said to be composed of some combination of these elements.

“The five elements demonstrate how all aspects of human health, [like] diet, movement, and emotions, are interconnected with nature and our environment.” —Teresa Biggs

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), five elements, or five phases, theory outlines the relationship between the different elements in nature and the life force, or "qi," that flows through them.

Wow! let's find out more about this.

What is the 5 Element Theory? What are the 5 Elements?

How is each element linked with certain organs & physiologic systems?

Curious? I am!  Let's find out!

The elements are all connected.

The Sheng Cycle (Creation Cycle) illustrates how each element generates and nurtures the next, similar to the relationship between mother and child.

Let's discover it.

The Ke Cycle, also known as the Control Cycle or the Overcoming Cycle, illustrates a controlling or restraining relationship.

Let's find out more about it.

The Five Elements Theory in traditional Chinese philosophy associates specific emotions with each element. These emotional connections help understand how the elements influence human feelings and behaviors.

Shall we find out which emotions are linked to which element?

Let's dive right in!

Tapping or Emotional Freedom Technique refers to patting on specific points on the body while focusing on emotional or physical issues. This technique is based on the idea of balancing the body's energy system to alleviate stress, anxiety, and other negative emotions.

Let's explore this idea.

We have just discovered The Relationship Between Emotions and The 5 Element Theory.

When we acknowledge and understand these connections, we empower ourselves to navigate life's challenges with grace and wisdom.

Let’s keep on exploring!!!

Activity: Emotional Mapping: Identifying Physical Discomfort and Emotional Connection

Recognising where emotions manifest in my physical body.

This exercise aims to create awareness of the correlation between physical discomfort and emotional states based on Traditional Chinese Medicine's (TCM) understanding of emotions and their connection to the body.

Now that we know the main 5 emotions according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and how the emotions relate to the physical of the self, let's find out how this apply to you.

You will use this awareness about yourself in the next sections.

Let's do it!

A practical guide to manage the emotion of sadness - grief: using tools such as meditation, qigong, tapping and more..

We will explore the metal element and its expanded and contracted qualities, and in the process we will learn practical tools that are easy to implement to manage the emotion of sadness (grief, old sorrow).

Buckle up! And let’s explore!

Write the answers to these questions in your journal, and share it with the group, a friend or your accountability partner.

Let's tap!

EFT tapping is used to restore balance to our disrupted energy. It helps calm our bodies down and process contracted (blocked, stuck) emotions.

When (contracted / expanded) emotions aren’t expressed and are bottled up instead, they can manifest themselves into physical discomforts (dis-ease)

Let’s get tapping the metal element into flow and release the emotion of sadness, grief and old sorrow...

You can use this simple and effective tool at any time everywhere.

Add it to your toolbox!

It is all about breath...

Add this meditation to your toolbox!

Find it under resources. Enjoy!!!

Qigong, which is a traditional Chinese system of movement, breathing exercises, and meditation aimed at cultivating and balancing the body's energy.

According to traditional Chinese medicine and Qigong philosophy, emotions are seen as energetic expressions that manifest within the body and can influence overall wellbeing, Energy in motion……. Each emotion is believed to have a specific quality of energy associated with it. For example, joy is associated with expansive and upward-moving energy, while anger is associated with forceful and outward-moving energy.

Qigong practices, including specific movements, breathing techniques, and meditative exercises, aim to promote the smooth flow and balance of energy within the body, including the energetic manifestations of emotions. By engaging in these practices, individuals may seek to regulate and transform their emotional energy, promoting a state of harmony and wellbeing.

Let's move!

Shake all the stress out. Have fun with it! Let go all tension!!

When you bounce knock your heels into the floor to create that vibration through the bones.

Bones are like crystals, and crystals are in the Earth as the Metal Element.

Bones are important, they have the bone marrow inside where the red blood cells are produced, when you stimulate the bones you charge up blood.

Take deep breaths, you can do this for 45 seconds (or more if you need) once you are done stop and feel the Qi buzzing and tingling through the bones (as if tuning forks of the body had a huge rung and are now vibrating).

Feel your bones. Smile. Enjoy.

This movement expands the lung meridian which comes right to the thumb.

Enjoy the Qi just cultivated.

Inhale … Exhale, cultivate that lightness

Bring more energy, golden light, feeling lighter and lighter in your body

Breath and movement work together

Breath deeply

Relax the body

Energy changes, becomes light and effortless

Slow down

Inhale …. Exhale

Inhale … Exhale

Enjoy!

This exercise involves daily reflection on your emotions, categorising them, assigning a rating, and keeping a journal. It aims to increase self-awareness of one’s emotional landscape, which is crucial for emotional regulation and overall wellbeing.

Journaling is important because:

• Self-awareness: Writing down emotions fosters self-awareness, enabling you to recognise and understand your feelings better.

• Pattern Recognition: Consistent journaling helps in identifying recurring emotional patterns, triggers, and reactions. This can help us find out what emotions are hindering our confidence and self-esteem.

• Emotional Regulation: Journaling offers a way to express and manage emotions, leading to better regulation and control.

• Tracking Progress: It allows you to track your emotional growth and the effectiveness of strategies used for emotional management over time.

Regular journaling provides a foundation for introspection and personal growth, empowering you to travel through you emotional landscapes with greater understanding and control.

Let’s summarise what we learnt about the metal element and how it relates to our emotions.

At its core, the metal element signifies a delicate balance between activity and rest.

In your emotional exploration journey, I invite you to embrace the expanded state of the emotions. It's a realm of openness and flow, where you feel connected to the world, ready for growth and transformation.

Keep on discovering the power of an expanded metal element, and let its transformative energy guide you towards a more fulfilling life. :)

We will explore the earth element and its expanded and contracted qualities, a practical guide to manage the emotion of worry: using practical tools such as meditation, qigong, tapping and more..that are easy to implement to manage the emotion of worry.

How do you like to worry? Learn about yourself so you can use that knowledge as a catalyst for your own life.

Buckle up! And let’s explore!

You will learn what powerful questions are and how to use them to enhance your day to day life.

Let's tap!

Tapping - Earth Element Flow

You can use this simple and effective tool at any time everywhere. Add it to your toolbox!

Let's find out what questions to ask ourselves when experiencing worry.

Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) To Release Worry

This tapping sequence is a method that involves using our fingers to tap on different points on our body. These particular points are connected to energy pathways known as meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

By tapping on these points, we can help release any disruptions or blockages in the flow of energy, which is believed to contribute to emotional distress and physical discomfort.

Tapping on these points while focusing on specific emotions or issues is thought to restore balance to the body's energy system, alleviate stress, and promote emotional and physical wellbeing.

It's a way to connect our physical body with our emotions, helping us address and manage them more effectively.

You deserve to be free from worry. :)

1st tap to release stress

2nd tap to anchor positive feelings in our physical body

Please remember to take full responsibility for your own wellbeing, practise great self-care, and self love.

You can use EFT to release stress, grief, worry, fear, anxiety, anger.

First, we release the stress, move the emotions and then we bring in the feelings we want to feel.

Measuring level of emotional triggering

1. Think of a memory, belief or unpleasant physical sensation

2. Rate level of distress from 0 – 10 (Zero is no emotional distress, 10 maximum possible emotional distress)

3. After tapping, measure score again. Often it drops rapidly and permanently

Tapping Sequence

1. Side of the hand

2. Top of the head (Governing meridian)

3. Eyebrow point (Bladder meridian)

4. Side of the eye (Gallbladder meridian)

5. Under the eye (Stomach meridian)

6. Under the nose (Governing meridian)

7. Under the lower lip – chin (Central meridian)

8. Collar bone [notch where your collarbone meets breast bone] (Kidney meridian)

9. Under arm (Spleen meridian)

10. Side of the hand

Once you learnt the sequence, tap with your eyes closed.

Watch the video where I am tapping to release overwhelm.

Connecting with the earth element can bring several benefits to your life.

Let’s journal about it.

Enjoy the movement!

Slow it down, relax, feel your Qi

Enjoy the flow

Let it flow...

Breathe....

Relax...

Enjoy the flow…

Feel your Qi!

Create a Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem Boosting Daily List

To create this special list we will follow the process below:

• Reflection

• Daily Self-Care Tool

• Creating the List

• Visual Reminder

Remember, this list is dynamic. As you progress through subsequent exercises and discover new tools, you have the flexibility to update and expand your Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem Boosting List. This ongoing process allows you to refine and adapt your self-care toolkit for building and maintaining confidence.

Having a physical reminder of these aspects of self-confidence will assist in reinforcing positive beliefs and behaviors, contributing to an ongoing journey of self-assurance and wellbeing.

We have explored the earth element and learnt tools such as tapping, qigong, meditations, journaling, to allow the energy to keep on moving, in order to keep balance in our body, mind and entire being.

Earth is about being grounded, stable, and powerful in the present moment.

Stay grounded, and keep on discovering the transformative power of Earth's stability.

While sporadic journaling is better than not journaling at all, establishing a regular practice can amplify the benefits.

Consider finding a frequency that works for you, whether it's daily, weekly, or a few times a week, to maintain consistency and maximise the advantages of journaling.

Have fun with it!

The water element is about effortless power and flow. Cleansing, purifying, and inner peace.

Let's explore this element together!

A powerful question is a thought-provoking inquiry that challenges assumptions, stimulates critical thinking, and promotes deeper reflection and insight. It goes beyond surface-level information and encourages exploration of complex ideas, emotions, and perspectives. A powerful question has the ability to inspire personal growth, makes us realised that we are safe, spark meaningful conversations, and lead to transformative learning experiences.

Let's find out what powerful question we can ask ourselves that will bring us flow into our lives.

Let's tap together!

EFT tapping is used to restore balance to our disrupted energy. It helps calm our bodies down and process contracted emotions.

When (contracted / expanded) emotions aren’t expressed and are bottled up instead, they can manifest themselves into physical discomforts (dis-ease).

You can use this simple and effective tool at any time everywhere.

Add it to your toolbox!

You deserve to be free from chronic fear.

Let's go!

Find your meditation under resources

Let's practise! :) 45 seconds of each exercise is enough, you can "play" QiGong" as much as needed.

Be like water

Enjoy the flow…

Slow it down

Breath :)

Enjoy!

Body Wave

Feel the flow of energy.

Go slow to enter into that flow.

Fear, whether rational or irrational, can significantly impact our lives.

This exercise serves as a step towards understanding and addressing chronic fears. The Water Element, with its qualities of cleansing and connection, can be a valuable resource in managing fear and contributing to boosting your confidence and self-esteem.

The water element is linked to the emotion of Fear.

Let's summarise this section!

Dive into the realm of the Water element, where effortless power and flow reign. It's a journey of purification, inner peace, and overcoming fear.

As you journey through the depths of water's wisdom, remember – it's about finding tranquility within and embracing the transformative flow.

The fire element represents the peak of energy and warmth. It embodies the qualities of heat, light, movement, and joy. Just as fire spreads and illuminates its surroundings, the fire element governs the circulation of blood and the movement of Qi (vital energy) throughout the body.

How do we bring joy in and through our bodies?

How do we do things in and through our bodies that makes us feel good?

Let's journal!

Let's tap!

EFT tapping is used to restore balance to our disrupted energy. It helps calm our bodies down and process contracted emotions.

Use the following meditation to practise inner smiling. Let's smile to our inner organs.

Inner Smile Meditation

Find the inner smile meditation under resources

Qi = Energy

Gong = Work

Qigong = Energy Work

Slow it down, come to the center, inhale.

Take it in to the heart, get strong and powerful

Full body flow

Feel the energy flowing and circulating in your body

Hold the Qi energy forming a ball with your hands, feel the energy, bring it to the center of your chest

A sense of deep relaxation and peace flowing through the heart center

Exploring Anxiety and Igniting Inner Fire Flow

Take a moment to explore the presence of anxiety in your life through a reflective exercise. Find a quiet and safe space, acknowledging that you will delve into a moment where emotions may have controlled you.

This exercise involves journaling and encourages sharing with your group, friends, or family members.

Keep on doing the work, you are doing great!

Anxiety often stems from uncertainties about the future.

This exercise focuses on powerful questions to bring yourself back to the present moment, emphasising the safety and gift of today.

This activity aims to anchor you in the present moment, recognising it as a gift and a source of safety. Embracing the Fire Element principles and integrating the power of smiles contribute to a positive, expanded and joyful mindset. Regularly revisiting these practices can be a powerful tool in managing anxiety and promoting overall wellbeing.

The fire element is about joy, compassion, kindness, love, inner wisdom. It is related to the circulatory system, linked to heart and small intestine. The fire element shows in a contracted state as anxiety.

Well done on completing this enlightening journey through the fire element!

In this section, you've unlocked the secrets of the fire element's expanded and contracted qualities. You've embraced practical tools to manage anxiety, from meditation to qigong and tapping. Your commitment to self-care shines brightly.

So…, let’s, keep this flame of knowledge and self-discovery burning bright.

As you embark on the final section of this transformative journey, know that you're building a foundation for a life of joy, balance, fulfilment and vitality

The wood element is about abundance

Let's explore...

Let's go deep within...

Let's tap

EFT tapping is used to restore balance to our disrupted energy. It helps calm our bodies down and process contracted emotions.

When (contracted / expanded) emotions aren’t expressed and are bottled up instead, they can manifest themselves into physical discomforts (dis-ease).

Tapping - WOOD Element Flow

Make 2 fists and gently tap in your groin area.

45 seconds is enough, you can tap as long as you need :)

You can use this simple and effective tool at any time everywhere. Add it to your toolbox!

Creative Visualisation Meditation

Visualisations don't need to take a long time. Each and every day, slow, deep breathing, a smile on our face and a positive vision of what we want to create for the day. This is powerful energy work.

Find the meditation under resources

Qigong is an ancient Chinese healing practice that combines meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle body's movement and posture.

Qi = Energy

Gong = Work

Qigong = Energy Work

Turn on your left heel so it points straight to our left and push your right heel back.

Float the arms out, this is warrior 2 in yoga.

Tuck your tailbone under, now inhale straighten your forward leg, hands by the heart

Exhale, float the hands out, bend into it

Inhale to the heart center, when you float the hands out your knee must be right over your heel

Listen to your body, if you need to modify, just take a shorter stance

Exhale, float the hands out, keep the arms level and breathe

Warrior Flow

That forward arm represents energy going towards your future, stay focused with the eyes through the fingers and you connect with the heart center, directing and guiding energy towards the future with joy, love and compassion.

Strength and flexibility, breath into it, feel the flow

Float the arms out, shoulders are nice and relaxed. Connect. Pump the energy through the body.

Back to the center, inhale open the heart

Turn on your left heel so it points straight to our left and push your right heel back.

Float the arms out, hold for a moment and turn the thumbs up.

Now, take the back arm (the past), let’s gather that energy, the wisdom of the past, and send it to the future.

Now the warrior turns into the archer, pull the bow to the heart center, then release the arrow so that it hits the target you want.

Gather energy, focus the mind on what you want to create, pull the bow (not allowing any distractions in your mind) and release the arrow, the energy where you want it to go.

The breath, inhale, bring back arm to the front, hold on the exhale, focus your mind on the target

Warrior Flow into Archer

Inhale pull the bow

Exhale release

Turn the thumbs up, gather energy, the energy of the past meets the focus of the future

Pull the bow , no distractions, release , your energy is invested into what you want to create

Exhale through the fingers, inhale pull the bow, exhale release the energy

Back to the center

Inhale, breathe in the light, right in the center of your chest

Exhale, palms touch

Deep breath in, open your arms

Exhale come to the center, prayer position

Take it in to the heart, get strong and powerful

Turn to one side, Inhale, arms up to the head, turn back to the center, top of the head (like top of the tree) connect to the Universe

Arms down, feel the roots in the ground and turn

Inhale, arms up, Arms on top of the head, turn to center

Exhale, arms down to the side, Nice, slow flow

Like a tree drawing the water up through the trunk to bring nourishment to all the branches and leaves

Draw energy up through your body and bring that nourishment into every single cell, let it flow

Arms come up, circle around, out to the sides, hands down

Bring arms around and in front, bend your knees

Slow deep breathing in and out through the nose

Breathe slow and deep

Feel as if your skin is like the leaves of the tree drying in the sunlight

Soak up the energy

Feel as if your whole body is breathing

Relax

Explore if there has been any form of frequent anger / frustration in your life.

Express it by writing in your journal or/ and sharing in your group or friends / family members

Our body gives us the signal before we realise we are getting angry.

Are we listening to our body?

Give it a thought and journal about it.

The wood element; energy of abundance and manifestation. Related to the nervous system, linked to the liver and gallbladder.

The wood element is linked to the emotion of anger.

Let's recap what else we learn in this section.

Here we explored the Wood element which represents in its expanded state a harmonious nervous system, granting us calmness, relaxation, and creativity.

Within the Wood element's duality, expanded emotions foster creativity and vision, igniting motivation and and action; while contraction breeds frustration and anger.

The liver and gallbladder are the main organs linked to the Wood element.

Emotionally, imbalance may trigger irritability, resentment, and physical symptoms like headaches and even eye issues.

We also explored, the Wood element pillars:

Physically, it relates to the nervous system.

Emotionally, it sparks creativity and imagination.

And Spiritually, it embodies abundance and vision.

Embrace the energy of vision and imagination within you that the wood element brings.

Channel your inner Wood element for abundant living and creative expression.

See you in the next course!!!!

Congratulations on your accomplishment!!!

Your commitment to self-improvement and your willingness to explore the depths of human emotions are truly inspiring.

May this course serve as a catalyst for continued growth, self-discovery, and a more fulfilling life.

Thank you for taking a step into your emotional boldness!

Joyous Wellbeing!

Luciana

Congratulations on successfully completing the Exploring Emotions Course to gain CONFIDENCE and boost your self-esteem!

Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to personal growth are truly commendable. This accomplishment demonstrates your willingness to dive deep into the fascinating world of emotions and gain a deeper understanding of yourself and others.

As you move forward, remember to practice self-compassion and patience with yourself and others. Emotions are intricate and multifaceted, and it takes time to fully comprehend and navigate them. Use the knowledge and especially the tools (qigong, tapping, breathing exercises, meditation, journaling) you have gained to foster personal growth, enrich your relationships, and contribute to a more empathetic and emotionally intelligent society.

Once again, congratulations on your accomplishment. May this course serve as a catalyst for continued growth, self-discovery, and a more fulfilling life. Keep on looking after yourself.

Joyous Wellbeing

Love, Luciana