Accepting your feelings is the first step in the right direction. Like, a lot of people will say "I'm not upset" when they're visibly upset. Recognize that you are upset, or depressed, or frustrated. Point it out internally, "I am depressed" or "I'm not feeling that great".
It isn't new-age blather, it is very practical. Often times, once I've accepted an emotion (such as, say, frustration towards someone), I'll then decide what I want to do about it. I can either let the emotion go, keep feeling it, do something about the situation, or do nothing about the situation.
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