Claiming Our Feelings

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Claiming Our Feelings]( The way to end passive-aggressive behavior on your part or others’ is with complete honesty and truth in any situation. If you’ve ever found yourself repressing your anger and behaving in other ways to get your point across, you may be someone who is adept at engaging in passive-aggressive behavior. Although this behavior is recognized as a psychological disorder, it also describes the behavior that many people use to cope with confrontational situations. Such behavior has the outward appearance of being peaceful, yet it is really an attempt to express oneself in seemingly passive ways — usually without accepting responsibility for doing so. For example, someone who doesn’t want to attend an event with a partner might engage in behavior that causes them to be late or miss the event without ever admitting to their partner that they never wanted to go to the function at all. Procrastination, inefficiency, stubbornness, and sullenness are some of the many ways that anger can be expressed indirectly. It is important not to judge ourselves when we engage in passive-aggressive behavior. You may want to consider that you are not owning your feelings or your expression by indirectly expressing yourself. Perhaps you are judging your feelings and needs as wrong — which is why you are expressing yourself indirectly. You also may be worried that others will judge you for feeling the way that you do. Remember that anger and every other emotion are never good or bad. They can, however, become toxic if you don’t express them in healthy and proactive ways. When we express ourselves directly, we are more likely to be heard by the other person. It also becomes easier for us to ask for and get what we want. Once we learn to be honest with ourselves about our feelings, we can begin to directly express ourselves to others. By learning to express ourselves directly, we prevent misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and resentment from cropping up in our relationships. We also learn to communicate with others in healthy and productive ways. It is never too late to start working on ourselves and our behaviors — just take it one day at a time. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Love this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Toxic Positivity: Speak Your Truth and Embrace Your Emotions]( Libby Christenson Toxic positivity means staying positive no matter what, even if that means repressing your true emotions. This empowering course by mastery-level coach Libby Christenson merges science, spirituality, and somatics to help you embrace your authenticity and become your most limitless self. With visualization scripts, reflections, and an action plan infused with expert tips and healing activities, you’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, regulate your nervous system, and transform the patterns that have been holding you back, so you can confidently speak your truth. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Intuitive Power of Zodiac Signs]( - [Toxic Positivity: Speak Your Truth and Embrace Your Emotions]( - [A Year of Writing to Reveal Who You Really Are]( - [Gentle Yoga to Rebuild Strength and Flexibility]( - [Metabolism Reset: Stop Storing Fat and Repair Your Health]( Recommended For You [Move Your Core, Change Your Life]( [Learn More]( [Aging Differently: Feel Lighter, Freer, and More Confident]( [Learn More]( [Heal Your Relationship With Money]( [Learn More]( [Ancient Medicine Wheel to Heal and Reclaim Your Life]( [Learn More]( [Use Feng Shui to Attract Greater Wealth]( [Learn More]( [Meditations for Manifestation Action]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 3. [Heal Your Soul by Letting Go of Emotional Addiction]( 4. [Metabolism Reset: Stop Storing Fat and Repair Your Health]( 5. [The 2-Week Fascia Miracle]( 6. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 7. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 8. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 9. [Live a Sweet Life Without Sugar]( 10. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.