"For people who struggle to identify how they are feeling, paying attention to physical sensations is an easier way to ground yourself in the moment and name hard emotions," registered psychotherapist Meghan Watson told POPSUGAR. Tran agreed with this as well, stating that emotions can manifest physically.
Action item: Get into a comfortable position, and scan your body from head to toe for discomfort and tension. Try to describe what and where you are feeling discomfort, and practice extending compassion to that area. Repeat as often as necessary.