Why Do Our Emotions Sometimes Overwhelm Us?
Anger, sadness, fear, frustration, but also joy or enthusiasm… Emotions shape our daily lives. Yet many of us struggle to welcome them, seeing them as “problems” to eliminate. The result: physical tension, stress, fatigue, and sometimes a feeling of losing control.
In reality, emotions are not our enemies: they are messages from our body. Listening to them means understanding ourselves better, and therefore living better.
Self-Listening: A Key to Better Managing Emotions
Listening to your body and feelings allows you to decode what lies behind each emotion.
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Anger often signals an unmet need or a boundary that has not been respected.
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Sadness reflects a loss or an attachment that needs to be released.
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Fear highlights a need for safety or preparation.
Rather than suppressing them, welcoming these emotions and hearing their message allows you to regain inner balance.
The Benefits of Self-Listening on Emotions
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Soothing stress: acknowledging what weighs on us prevents tensions from building up.
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Freeing yourself from automatic reactions: understanding your emotions reduces impulsive behaviors.
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Improving relationships: expressing what you feel with clarity fosters healthier communication.
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Boosting self-confidence: listening to yourself means validating your needs and respecting yourself more.
Simple Practices to Listen to Yourself Daily
1. Conscious Breathing
Spending a few minutes each day observing your breath helps calm the mind and gain perspective before reacting to an emotion.
2. Body Scan
Close your eyes and focus on your physical sensations, from head to toe. This helps you identify where the emotion is expressed in the body (shoulders, stomach, throat…).
3. Emotional Writing
Taking a notebook and freely writing down your feelings allows you to release your emotions and uncover their messages.
4. Gentle Movement
Yoga, walking, free dance: moving mindfully helps release emotions that are held in the body.
When to Go Further?
Sometimes, despite our efforts, certain emotions persist. This may be linked to deeper wounds or ingrained habits. In these moments, being guided can make all the difference.
? From November 17 to 21, 2025, Wellness Voyages is offering the Écoute Ton Corps retreat in Agadir, in partnership with the school founded by Lise Bourbeau.
Over 5 days at The View Hotel 5*, this program invites you to explore your emotions in depth through:
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workshops led by certified facilitators,
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yoga and meditation sessions facing the ocean,
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relaxation moments and local discovery experiences.
A unique immersion to learn how to welcome your emotions, better understand yourself, and leave with practical tools for your daily life.