Your Emotions Shape Your Health Destiny

Here at The Emotions Lab, we love connecting with companies that share our mission of improving mental and physical health. One insight that always stands out in these conversations is how often we overlook the essential role of emotions in health. 

Most of us understand that our lifestyle—the daily choices and behaviours we engage in—shapes our health. But behaviours don’t exist in isolation; they are deeply tied to our emotions, driven by our thoughts, feelings, and physiological responses. Trying to improve health without addressing emotions is like trying to build a house without a foundation—it might stand for a while, but it won’t hold up over time. 

While our work often focuses on helping children manage anxiety, we always tie this to the bigger picture. Understanding an emotion like anxiety is vital to understanding the behaviours it drives, such as avoidance, freezing, or running from challenges. But beyond anxiety, recognising how all our emotions influence daily choices—like what we eat, how we move, and how we connect with others—is the cornerstone of creating lasting change and good health.

Our courses, for children and adults, are designed to help people explore this connection. By understanding the science of emotions and how they link to our physical and mental health, we can create a more balanced and intentional lifestyle which promotes good health and happiness!

The Emotions Lab