Naming emotions instead of suppressing them

Many people find it difficult to put their emotions into words. However, research shows that naming our emotions helps us to perceive and classify them and deal with our emotions better. If you are at a loss for words, you can express emotions through art (e.g. music, painting, dancing).

Was Emotionen mit einem Wasserball zu tun haben und wie das Benennen von Emotionen die Regulation im Gehirn bewirkt, erkläre ich im Video. Und ja, das Wasser war eiskalt… 

By the way: Studies show that we do well to feel a lot and in a variety of ways, both "positive" and "negative" emotions. People with such a high level of so-called emotional diversity live healthier, longer and happier lives.