Fitness Quote by Alysia Abbott
““Through meditation or reflection or whatever, find out how to go to that place in yourself that can observe without judging. If you feel jealous, or depressed, or guilty – just try to pay attention to how your body feels. Where does the physical feeling start? Does a tightness go up or down your stomach for instance. If you notice that you’re being critical of yourself – then try to observe yourself doing this without judging it as good or bad. This observer self is the deepest part of you – deeper than your fearful self, guilty self, emotional self, or intellectual self. By observing what’s happening to your body when you go into these head states, you can learn little tricks to alter your body & mood. Like if you catch it early, try countering the negative physical feeling or emotion by doing something nurturing for yourself (exercise or pleasant bath, calling a friend, going to a movie, or whatever). Anyway, this is something I started doing at a time in my life when I was wracked by jealousy, loneliness, self-doubt, excessive self-criticism. And overall it worked.””
About This Quote
Observing bodily sensations during strong emotions helps you detach from judgment and choose healthier responses.
In simple terms: Notice body feelings to change mood.
Key Takeaway
Use body awareness to shift emotions.
Themes
mindfulness
self‑awareness
emotional regulation
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
advice
personal development
When to use this quote
- stress
- jealousy
- self‑doubt
- anxiety
- depression
Key Concepts
somatic awareness
observer self
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tell where tension starts in your body?
- What nurturing action could you try when you notice early anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Physical sensations may be subtle and easy to miss without practice.
