Learned in therapy that I don't have to act on my feelings. You can feel mad/rage/sad/whatever without acting on it. Having a bad day? Just allow yourself to

Learned in therapy that I don't have to act on my feelings. You can feel mad/rage/sad/whatever without acting on it. Having a bad day? Just allow yourself to feel it. You don't have to run, punch a wall, drink alcohol, yell at someone, or whatever. As the feeling passes, get on with your life. It's also fair to ask yourself where those feelings are coming from in the first place, but that's a different lesson.