Six personality attiributes of emotional wellness (Part 1)

Happiness and contentment are something we all would like to have, not just for ourselves, but also for our children.  The beginning of new year is always a good time to reflect and set goals for the new year.  Let's have a look at six personality attributes of emotional well people, while at the same time pondering how we can develop these attributes in our children.

1.  Confidence

Do you need other people's approval to be happy?  People who are emotionally secured do not need the approval of other people to be happy.  As long as they know that what they are doing is right, they stand for what they believe.  This kind of attitude brings confidence to the person to face anyone and anything that comes to their life.  Building our children's confidence through praise and encouragement, therefore, has far-reaching consequences even into their adulthood.

2.  True to Self

Do you hide so-called negative emotions such as anger, grief or envy?  To be emotional stable, it does not mean you are free from negative emotions.  In order to be called emotional sound, a person has to stay true to himself or herself by acknowledging emotions and expressing them freely.  The sooner negative emotions are realized, the easier they can be dealt with.  Don't deny your child's feelings of anger or sadness, but instead acknowledge your child's emotions and help him/her to deal and cope with the emotions.

3.  Adaptability

Adapt or die? :-) Yip!  Change is part of life, and an emotionally sound person is flexible to the changes that happen around him or her.  People like this can face any event that comes their way and acts appropriately without losing their sense of self.  They can be who they truly are but are willing to compromise for the sake of what is best for everybody.  By approaching changes with a positive attitude, our children will learn from us to embrace change and not fear it.

To be continued .................