The Worst Emotion

Nov 10, 2020

What is your most dreaded emotion? It could be dread.

It could be loneliness or powerlessness or fear or insecurity.

For me, it is shame. It is disappointment in myself.

It resembles me disagreeing with me. Judging myself and thinking I should have said or done something different.

That I should be different.

“The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself.” – Maya Angelou

It's an internal dissonance between knowing that mistakes happen and do not define me and feeling the need to punish myself for making them.

Many of our so-called worst emotions come from mistakes, bad choices, fear and failures. But these things are all a part of life.

An opportunity to live a Big. Full. Life.

When we let them fester, however, we lose the ability to reap the benefits they offer.

When we focus on the terrible emotion and the compounding effects of judgement we miss out on the lessons provided.

The new information that gives clarity on

what you don't want
what you do want
what you will do
what you won't do

All of which create a clearer direction on your next steps forward.

When we can look at these "worst" emotions as guides and experiences to be had; they become tools to be used.

Consider:

What if the worst emotion you can feel is actually just a vibration in your body?

What does that change for you?

What will you be willing to experience?

What will you be wiling to do?

When we realize that we have the power to experience them and take what we need; we can leave the rest behind.

We can leave the self judgement, the disappointment, the spinning in regret and the avoidance behind.

Now, when I feel my "worst" emotion of shame; I feel it. I notice how it feels in my body. I pull the facts from the situation and I realize it is over.

I look at it like data.

Lean in and gather everything I can use. The rest is brushed aside.

All while I continue moving forward.

So can you.

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Dawn Ledet, renowned as The Self Trust Coach, is not your typical life coach. With an impressive background and a profound understanding of self-trust, Dawn has become a trusted guide for countless individuals seeking personal and professional transformation. Dawn's journey is marked by a deep acknowledgment of her own struggles with self-doubt and a lack of self-trust. Despite her remarkable achievements, she knows what it's like to feel like it's never enough, to be plagued by self-judgment and criticism, and to chase external validation. During a crucial turning point, Dawn discovered the power of self-trust. She learned that it's not a complex process, but rather a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and self-compassion. She decided to share this life-changing insight with others. As host of The Self Trust Solution Podcast, creator of THE SELF TRUST LAB- The Coaching Program to Build Self Trust and Achieve Your Goals, and many blog posts and articles, Dawn is on a mission to help individuals build a profound connection with themselves and cultivate unshakeable self-trust. She wants her clients to aspire to greatness, break free from self-imposed limitations, and stop deferring their dreams. Specializing in dismantling the barriers of push, pull, perfectionism, procrastination, and punishment, allows her clients to embrace their true potential. In Dawn Ledet, you'll find not just a coach but a compassionate and knowledgeable partner dedicated to helping you find peace and freedom within your own mind so that you can focus on taking your unique gifts out into the world. If you're ready to break free from self-doubt and embark on a journey of self-trust and achievement, Dawn is here to guide you every step of the way.