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“Discover the Keys to Unlock Your Emotional Security: An Insider’s Guide”

Are you feeling empowered, confident, strong and in control? Emotionally secure people experience a sense of well-being, contentment and safety through their authenticity and willingness to stick to their values and beliefs even when it might not go down well with others. As a Harvard-trained psychologist, I have seen how emotional security can inspire gratitude, creativity, and spur spontaneous yet positive behavior.

Would you like to know if you are already emotionally secure? Find answers in the questions:

1. Can You Listen to Different Perspectives?
It takes emotional security to take in perspectives different from your own without becoming aggressive or hostile during moments of disagreement. It shows your enlightenment in being able to listen, empathize with, and explore the other person’s version of reality without judging them.

2. Is Setting of Healthy Boundaries Stress-Free for You?
When you are emotionally secure, your values become the touchstone in deciding what your limits must be and what you are comfortable with. You’ll be comfortable in spelling out your wish about how you need to be treated and what response you will take if these boundaries are breached.

3. Are You Ready to Own Up When You Are Wrong?
Accepting your mistakes and errors is way easier for someone emotionally secure in his skin. They accept this as part and parcel of life, take responsibility for their actions, and apologize.

4. Can You Articulate Your Perspective Respectfully?
You are living true to your core values and beliefs when you can express your perspective in a respectful way, despite being at odds with others.

5. Is it Easy for You to Express Negative Emotions Respectfully?
Express your emotions responsibly using “I” statements, and keeping away from blaming others for your woes.

6. Do You Take Criticism without Losing Your Cool?
It takes trust in one’s self to be able to receive constructive feedback without getting angry or feeling lousy about yourself.

7. Do You Embrace Changes and Growth?
Growth-oriented people prefer to stay in a state of continuous evolution and are never scared to take change and learn something new.

8. Do You Make Conscious Responses to Difficult Situations?
Emotional security helps you pick your responses to tough situations without responding impulsively.

9. Is Your Confidence Unshakeable in Face of Challenges?
The power to sail through difficult times comes to those emotionally secure. Their joy comes from their strong sense of appreciation, which gives them the confidence to stay unfazed in tough circumstances.

It’s true that a high degree of emotional security drives mental health and gives us the freedom to lead our lives without fear of rejection. To become more emotionally secure, it is important to practice the points discussed above.
Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, is a board-certified psychologist and author of the book “Letting Go of Your Ex.” She specializes in romantic relationships, addictive behaviors and honesty. She was trained at Harvard Medical School and she holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Texas A&M University. You can follow her on Instagram or Twitter @DrCortneyWarren.