This is going to go against everything I usually preach, but take a second to NOT be happy.

I want you to take a seat with me, as we let ourselves feel those emotions that we try so hard to repress.

Don't hold back. Don't down play what you're feeling. Let yourself really feel it.

Be angry at the person that betrayed you.

Feel that rage as you realize that someone you called friend was using you.

Miss that friend that you lost contact with.

Scream into your pillow as you recall the words spoken behind your back, and remember those words that you never got to voice in your last argument.

Growl your frustration as your career doesn't move forward as fast as you wish.

Envy the trip your old classmate posted about.

Long to have the same style as your favourite celebrity.

Let your heart break as you watch the newest devastation on the news.

Dread that social outing that you only agreed to attend to please another.

Let your deepest fears trickle a deep shiver down your spine.

Feel the doubt growing in your chest as you fear your dreams will never come true.

Tap your foot impatiently as your order doesn't arrive by its due date.

Wallow in loneliness as you're once again the thirdwheel.

Regret that mistake that you made ten years ago.

Let your cheeks warm with embarrassment as you recall the time you misread the room.

Succumb to the misery of imagining how different your life would be if you had made a different choice.

Grieve that person you lost.

Mourn the opportunity you missed because you lacked bravery...

Now, take a deep breath.

Inhale sharply, and with that huffed exhaled breath, release all those emotions.

With every breath you breathe release the weight of those emotions.

Validate your feelings, but don't hold on to them.

If you refuse to acknowledge these difficult thoughts and emotions, then you hold no chance of releasing them. You will be forced to hold on to them, adding to the weight on your chest, because you will not consciously know that they're there.

When you're feeling up to it, take it a step further. Feel one of these emotions, validate the feeling, and then work on reversing it. Don't repress it. Acknowledge it, and find a solution.

Find a way to release the grudge of betrayal. Find forgiveness in your heart.

Appreciate the meaningful friendships and relationships in your life. Identify the red flags that were missed the first time.

Reach out to old friends if you wish. Forgive yourself for losing track of time. Find ways to better manage your time.

Reflect on your career goals. Is something holding you back? What are your areas of improvement?

Identify your real priorities. Accept that they can be different than the ones held by your peers.

Relive your favourite memories with that special person.

Reflect on your person and authentic thoughts...

All of your emotions deserve to be felt.