Emotions can be difficult to masterThey break into our minds and can be very intense and disabling. If we are not able to control them we can have health problems, conflicts in our relationships and make wrong decisions.
Before watching these 13 practical trainings to master destructive emotions, you are going to watch this video by Elsa Punset in which she shows us how we can escape from distressing thoughts in just one minute.
In the video he teaches us a method that we can learn and is called one-moment meditation:
This is where emotional intelligence enters to scene. Let's see how we can tame destructive emotions with these 13 simple tips:
1) Know your triggers.
Start paying attention to what gets you out of your box. What people, places, or events tend to trigger negative emotions?
Fear can be defeated with information. You just have to clearly identify what affects you and why it affects you.
2) Pay close attention when under stress.
When we are stressed we tend to pay attention to everything around us except our emotions. It is in these moments when we have to pay more attention to what is cooking in our mind ... as if we were an external observer that looks inside our head.
3) Use an image that transmits peace to you.
When the tension is high, visualize an image that transmits peace and helps you regain your composure. You can imagine yourself standing in front of a mountain range, floating in the middle of an exceptionally blue sea or laughing with your friends or family.
4) Deep breathing.
Using deep breathing is a wonderful way to calm your mind. When difficult feelings appear, just close your eyes and imagine what you have decided in point 3, breathe slowly until the feelings subside. Inhale and exhale at least 10 times until you regain your composure.
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5) Take control of your internal dialogue.
Most of our emotions come from internal triggers or our way of interpreting a situation or event. Make an effort to focus on the self-talk going through your head. Those pessimistic, catastrophic, destructive and unreal thoughts are what are hurting you.
Go catch them one by one, question them and expel them from your mind. Replace them with more hopeful and positive ones.
If your inner conversation is full of negative judgments about yourself, take steps to change your thoughts. Focus on
your strengths and your ability to take on difficult situations.
6) Take care of yourself.
Our physical health has a major impact on how we feel emotionally. It's fundamental sleep well. Moderate your caffeine intake and avoid drugs and alcohol.
Most people have to sleep 7-9 hours a night. Less than that can lead to an intense emotional response that hurts you in your day-to-day life.
Think of little children. When a child has slept little, he is more irritable, cries and suffers more. On the other hand, if he has rested enough, he behaves better, he is in a good mood and his day to day is pure happiness. The same goes for adults.
Exercise and eat a well balanced diet.
A healthy diet makes you less vulnerable to a number of ills, such as a lack of emotional control. Exercise helps keep your heart healthy and also increases the production of endorphins, the brain chemicals responsible for happiness.
7) Take some time to solve problems.
Consider the problem, what are the solutions or options you have and then weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each option before choosing. Don't run through life, learn to be thoughtful.
Successful problem solving is the key to building the confidence you need to face challenges without giving in to hopelessness.
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8) Implement leisure and fun in your daily routine.
Sometimes we are so stressed or discouraged that we forget that laughter is a wonderful medicine. Find the fun and lose yourself in the entertainment. Find time to do the things you love or just enjoy a good funny movie.
9) Cultivate positive emotions.
Savor every little moment of life, cultivate gratitude, focus on what you appreciate and be grateful for. Cultivate optimism, kindness towards others (this will make you really happy) and find meaning in your life (do something worthwhile).
10) Practice the full attention.
Through meditation we learn to see. We do things without paying attention, out of sheer inertia. Mindfulness It wants you to be aware of every little action you take and learn to savor it.
11) Talk to people you trust.
Have at least two or three people among trusted family and friends with whom to share your most intimate thoughts and feelings.
12) Help others in similar circumstances.
You can help others to take new perspectives on their problem situations. This will serve as catharsis and self-learning to manage your own emotions.
13) Consider therapy.
If negative emotions seriously interfere with your day-to-day life, it is a sign that you need help from a professional.
The truth is that this article came as an ointment for my emotions, including the minute of meditation. Thanks