It is common for a person to experience not only positive, but also negative emotions, such as anger, irritability, aggressiveness. If he is unable to overcome them, if he allows them to splash out, especially in front of strangers, this at least makes an unpleasant impression. In the worst case, such incontinence can undermine his career advancement, jeopardize his marriage. Therefore, it is very important for every person to be able to restrain negative emotions. How can this be achieved?
Instructions
Step 1
Master the technique of self-hypnosis. It is relatively simple, and with a certain desire and perseverance, you will soon learn to restrain yourself. Mental counting, slow, deep breathing, meditation exercises - all this will effectively help in the fight against negative emotions.
Step 2
Do your best to be less likely to get into situations that might trigger your negative emotions. For example, are you annoyed by an employee at work? Does he seem unbearably boring, stupid, lazy to you? If possible, keep communication with him to a minimum. Better yet, try to objectively and coolly analyze which of his qualities do not suit you. Maybe we should talk frankly with him, explain? Of course, alone, without extra ears. It is possible that the conversation will be beneficial for both of you.
Step 3
Try to look at yourself "from the outside" as often as possible, and precisely at the moment of the outburst of emotions. Believe me, the sight you see will be so unattractive that you will experience, at best, embarrassment, and at worst, burning shame. You will involuntarily want to restrain yourself, not to get into such situations anymore.
Step 4
If you still feel that irritation (or rage) is uncontrollably boiling in you, if possible, quickly distract yourself, transfer your attention to something else. For a short time, leave the room, or look outside the window, or ask someone a question. As a last resort, crumple a piece of paper, break a pencil. These are perfectly acceptable forms of outburst of emotions, you will hardly be condemned for them.
Step 5
Avoid communication with gloomy, gloomy people in every possible way. Refrain from watching TV programs with negative content (crime reports, reports of tragedies, natural disasters, etc.) Instead, try to get positive emotions as often as possible!
Step 6
Well, if none of the above measures are effective, then it is advisable for you to seek qualified psychological help.
