Learn to regulate your emotions in healthy ways from "summary" of Running on Empty by Jonice Webb,Christine Musello
Learning to regulate your emotions in healthy ways is a crucial skill that many of us were never taught. When we grow up in homes where our emotions are dismissed, ignored, or ridiculed, we miss out on learning how to manage our feelings in a constructive manner. Instead, we may resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as overeating, substance abuse, or explosive outbursts.
Regulating our emotions involves being able to identify what we are feeling and understand why we are feeling that way. It's about recognizing when our emotions are escalating and taking steps to calm ourselves down before we reach a point of no return. This requires self-awareness and the ability to tune into our body's physical cues that indicate we are becoming overwhelmed.
One way to regulate our emotions is through mindfulness practices. By staying present in the moment and observing our thoughts and feelings without judgment, we can pr...
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