Feeling Quote by Sue Augustine
““Did you know you actually get to decide how long you will experience any emotion Although your initial reaction to an unpleasant sad or hurtful situation may be natural and perfectly understandable given your circumstances what you do with that emotion and how long you experience it is up to you. You can say “Yes I’m feeling depressed right now and plan to stay that way until tomorrow. Then I’ll get on with what has to be done in my life to change it.” Or you can decide to release it right away.””
About This Quote
The quote explains that while emotions arise naturally, we control how long we hold them and can choose to release them or stay in them.
In simple terms: We can decide the duration of our emotions.
Key Takeaway
Choose to let go of negative feelings.
Themes
emotion control
mindfulness
self‑regulation
Mood
reflective
empowering
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health therapy
- daily stress
- relationship conflict
Key Concepts
cognitive reframing
acceptance
agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How long do you usually stay in a negative mood?
- What strategies help you release emotions quickly?
A Different Perspective
Sustained negative emotions can impair decision‑making and health.
