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    Maintaining Emotional Well-Being

    How are your emotions? Do you sometimes feel like you're too emotional or not emotional enough? Does it feel like your emotions are weighing you down? Maybe you feel like you’re not sure how to balance your own emotions with everything else going on in your life. Learning how to maintain your own emotional well-being is important throughout life. Come join the Counseling Center Paraprofessionals at our workshop on Maintaining Emotional Well-Being on Tuesday, February 6th at 7PM at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center. During our workshop, you will learn how to identify and accept your own emotions. You will also learn how to communicate your feelings to others in a positive way. We will also provide you with self-care ideas that you could implement into your daily life. Here are our top 5 tips to help you prepare for the workshop:

    University of Illinois Counseling Center
    by University of Illinois Counseling Center

    Community Contributor

    Get enough rest and food.

    The amygdala in the brain is responsible for emotional regulation. It needs rest! Getting enough sleep and food will boost your alertness.

    Identify your emotions.

    Allow yourself to feel and accept your own emotions. Accepting your emotions allows you to maintain your emotional well-being.

    Expect to discuss emotions.

    Emotions can be difficult to talk about. Be respectful of other people around you. Be prepared to discuss emotions, and only disclose information you feel comfortable sharing.

    Bring a friend.

    Bring someone you trust to the workshop to feel more comfortable. You may be able to take more back from the workshop if you have a trusted person there with you.

    Make use of the resources on campus.

    If you want more information on how to maintain your emotional well-being, you can check out the following resources:

    - Counseling Center

    217-333-3704 / counselingcenter.illinois.edu

    - McKinley Health Center

    217-333-2701 / mckinley.illinois.edu

    - Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations

    217-333-1300 / oiir.illinois.edu

    - Disability Resources and Educational Services

    217-333-4603 / disability.illinois.edu

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