tertiary · Emotional

Body Signals

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What is Body Signals?

Tuning into the physical sensations that accompany emotional states. Your body often knows what you are feeling before your mind does. Learning to read these signals creates an early warning system for overwhelm.

When you might feel body signals

Body Signals is a specific form of awareness, which itself is a type of emotional. You might experience this feeling in situations where emotional is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define body signals.

Emotional Hierarchy

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