Controlling emotions correctly - how can you understand this phrase? Is it possible to control emotions incorrectly? Emotions are what makes us human, but sometimes the uncontrolled manifestation of them plays completely not in our favor.
How to learn to control emotions
So the tips:
- try to control the "degree" of emotions;
- stop to think and analyze the situation;
- try to avoid emotional overload;
- practice deep breathing;
- try to avoid overly emotional companies;
- when a problem arises, think about the solution, not the problem itself.
We cannot forbid ourselves to feel, but we can learn to control the manifestations of our feelings. An overabundance of both positive and negative emotions may be inappropriate, as well as a lack of emotions. Try not to make hasty decisions, remember that the obvious option is not always the right one, and such decisions often bring disappointment and regret.
What is emotional overload? Are you familiar with the situation when some emotion completely captures you, while the heartbeat increases, palms sweat, dizziness or nausea may appear? In such a situation, you need to try to pull yourself together and analyze the information piece by piece. Do not doubt yourself - you can do it!
One of the most common emotional problems is reacting negatively to a difficult situation. At the same time, we very often wind ourselves up. In any situation that seems difficult to you, first start thinking about solutions, make a list. During work, emotions will fade into the background.
We train to control emotions
Dealing with emotions is not easy. It's even harder than changing habits. But if you have decided for yourself that some emotions bring only negativity into your life, then it's time to get down to business. First of all, free yourself from debt, and not necessarily financial. They promised - do it.
Arrange your life and work place in such a way that it would be pleasant for you to be and work in this environment. Often, a simple rearrangement or redecoration can give you a boost of positive energy for several months. Try to avoid life situations that can provoke an outburst of negative emotions. We already wrote about this above.
Be sure to determine for yourself exactly what things and circumstances cause you inconvenience. Try not to overstep these boundaries and tell your friends about them. Sooner or later, these boundaries will be accepted and thus you will exclude the reasons for the manifestation of negative emotions.
Learn to stop yourself, restrain the expression of emotions - do not respond to provocations, do not shout back. Before you say something, breathe in and out slowly, switch to something else.
Self-hypnosis is a very interesting practice. Basically, you are repeating a certain set of phrases to yourself, for example, "I am in control of myself," "I am in control of myself," and so on. Start practicing emotional control and you will soon notice how much more enjoyable you will be with people and how much more enjoyable people will be with you.
