Epi 107: How to Become the Boss of Your Emotions
Are you the boss of your emotions, or are they the boss of you? The ability to experience and express your feelings is far more critical than you may realize. Learning how to develop emotional understanding and control is a fundamental part of getting your life together, practicing self-love, and it’s the only authentic way to find a steady stream of inner and outer peace. This week we’re taking a one-on-one deep dive into the impact of your emotions, and then I’ll hand over a simple practice that will stop an emotional reaction in its track every single time. So, let’s dive right in…
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Building emotional intelligence and using your emotions to your greatest benefit
05:32 A reassurance when it comes to your emotions—intense emotions are ok to feel
07:40 If you don’t understand why you are labeling your emotions, you rob yourself of an emotional experience
08:22 Emotions verse Feelings, understanding the difference
10:16 It only takes 90 seconds for an emotion to be felt and fall away
12:43 Examining the top negative emotions and how they impact us through their feelings
17:01 Learning how to be the boss of your emotions. Step 1 look at the impact of your emotions. What is your emotional norm?
18:34 Aim for emotional regulation, not emotional numbing
20:44 Dysregulation of emotions verse regulation
21:38 A list of questions to help you practice your emotional bossing up
29:36 How to accept your emotions full stop
34:02 Turn inward to understand the power of your emotions and your choice
34:40 Seek professional support if you are overwhelmed by your emotions
When we are dealing with emotions, we must feel safe. Remember, long-term or persistent emotional dysregulation and mood swings impact your mental and physical health. However, with enough practice, you can and will powerfully own your emotions, so they don’t own you. Doing so is an essential step to getting your life together. It’s an essential foundation for self-love and a life of peace.
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