In today’s modern world, a lot of people are so obsessed with their physical appearance that they are even willing to invest on the latest skin care treatment, gym gadgets, or physical workout programs just to improve their body image. They work hard to sculpt their bodies after the body icons featured in celebrity mags. There is nothing wrong with physical fitness. All of us want to feel good about ourselves. The inherent lust for attention and approval are necessary to boost one’s self esteem. But what about emotional fitness? Is there enough demand and attention given to a person’s emotional well-being? Are anxiety and depression signs of not being emotionally fit?
Enjoying a wide range of physical experiences start from childhood as early as we make our first step and learn to improve balance. Parents help their children develop strength and agility through physical exercises and giving them the freedom to run freely and explore their surroundings. However, some of us were not given the freedom to exercise our emotional muscles: to explore and express a full range of emotional experiences.
People who were raised to flex their...