7 ways to unlock your emotional vault and become more vulnerable
Throughout our lives, we are constantly told to be strong, independent, and to keep our emotions “in check”. Society often emphasizes the importance of being tough and not showing weakness, leading many people to believe that vulnerability is a negative trait. However, the truth is that opening up your emotions and becoming vulnerable can actually be incredibly beneficial for both your mental and physical health. For many years, I kept my emotions locked up tight. It wasn't something that felt comfortable or natural to me, and growing up, it was made clear that feelings weren't something to openly discuss. This mindset stuck with me, and for a long time, I struggled with the "bottle-up" principle. All of that repression came with a price, though - I found myself developing less-than-healthy habits, like trying to please everyone and wallowing in addiction. It wasn't until much later in life that I learned to open up and be a little more vulnera...