In a world that often encourages us to move quickly past discomfort, many people feel pressure to push their emotions aside, put on a brave face, and carry on. But emotions rarely disappear simply because we ignore them. Taking time to pause, notice what we’re feeling, and allow those emotions to exist can be an important part of emotional wellbeing. In therapy, this is sometimes described as “sitting with” our feelings — allowing space for our emotional experience without ru
