Q&A for How to Express Yourself

Create something that doesn't exist. Focus your attention and resourcefulness on your creative side to bring something new to the world. If you find something meaningful that doesn't exist, find a way to bring it to life like drawing a new cartoon character you made up or writing the book you've always wanted to read.

Create something that doesn't exist. Focus your attention and resourcefulness on your creative side to bring something new to the world. If you find something meaningful that doesn't exist, find a way to bring it to life like drawing a new cartoon character you made up or writing the book you've always wanted to read.

It helps us from holding emotions in for too long. Instead of boxing in the emotions or acting out the emotions with hostility, it's best to find a source for expressing it safely. Using creative forms of expression help us release negative emotions whilst finding our true selves.

Practice recognizing feelings. At first, this may take time. "Check in" with yourself throughout the day and think about your feelings.

Let her know face to face, and just be honest. Tell her that you weren't ready to face the situation yet, but you really miss her and want to be there to support her. Most likely she will understand and be happy to hear from you.

You could try writing in a journal. Sometimes if you write about your mood/feelings, that can make it easier to express your feelings to other people, because you can basically repeat what you've written when you're talking to someone. You could then even try turning your journal entries into poetry, song lyrics, or fiction if you're artistically inclined.

Give the presentation on something you are passionate about or feel strong emotions like anger or disappointment. That way, you will naturally shift out of speaker voice. While presenting, get emotionally “in to” the content and you will forget about the audience.

Practice in front of the mirror beforehand and try talking to someone who has successfully completed an interview and ask them for tips. But overall just be yourself and try to be open to any question asked the best you can. For example, imagine talking to someone close confidently and receiving a positive reaction.

Music has and always will be a form of art. The acoustic guitar is a great way to relieve stress and express your emotion.

Expressing yourself is something only you can truly do. Friends and family can be encouraging. But if they are not, do not give up. You should not expect permission for everything that you want to do, especially not for expressing something that is deep inside you. For either other people can't see it, yet, or they feel differently about it. As it is your inner feeling, you should first and foremost listen to your own inner voice: Is this something that needs to get out? Then find your way to "give birth" to that emotion/idea/project/whatever it is.