10 Essential Traits of Emotional Health

Am I emotionally healthy? We all ask ourselves that from time to time, if we are self-aware. Here is a list of 10 traits that will tell you how emotionally healthy you are.

1.      Are you honest? With yourself and others? Personal strength and emotional stability is built on integrity and transparency.

2.      Are you peaceful? Overlook offenses, stay calm and serene: these are things to strive for. Don’t fall into what John Bevere calls The Bait of Satan: offenses. Bitterness is lethal.

3.      Are you grateful? One of the best markers of emotional stability is humility, and this is shown by how grateful you are. We have a lot to be thankful for! Stop and count your blessings daily.

4.      Are you positive? You choose whether you are an optimist or a pessimist, whether you look at the bright side of things or the dark side. Smile, laugh, and enjoy your life!

5.      Are you connected? Stay close to those who love you. Work at those relationships We’re not meant to go through life alone.

6.      Are you determined? Keep your eyes on the goal, and resist distractions. You can re-evaluate your goals regularly, and cut out what is not helping you reach them.

7.      Are you intentional? Get rid of haphazard and random living. Stay deliberate and purposeful.

8.      Are you balanced? Keep work, love, projects, and people integrated in a finely tuned harmony. Don’t fall prey to the extremes that try to tempt all of us to live an unbalanced life.

9.      Are you strong? Be known for the best attitude, best effort, and best character. Finish strong. Do not be easily frustrated or angry when things don’t go your way. Use obstacles to strengthen your character and develop a higher frustration tolerance. This will make you strong in ways that really matter.

10.  Are you hopeful? Remain confident that your future is filled with the promise of good things to come. God is faithful.

Whether you are just recovering from years of addiction, a CEO of a large company, or a housewife, whatever your life circumstances, take stock of yourself. What one or two qualities can you improve in?

This was taken from JourneyToRecovery.com by Dr. Hal Baumchen.