Learn to Regulate Your Emotions

a. Vent your anger. It will make you feel better. Avoid suppressing your emotions or stuffing your feelings. Lashing out at people is a kind of catharsis and is the best way to overcome angry feelings.

b. Refrain from reacting immediately to emotional triggers as you are sure to say or do something you’ll later regret. Assess the circumstance, identify the problem or situation, and reflect on it before responding.

c. It is other people words or deeds that invoke negative emotions responsible for your anger. The fault therefore lies with them. But there’s no need to yell and scream. Use sharp sarcasm to put people in place.

d. Meditating will help control your emotions because it takes your focus away from the challenging situation. You may close your eyes and focus on your breathing for as long as it takes you to calm down.

e. If people have a problem with you, it’s really their problem. Ignore them and keep your cool.

f. In the interest of regulating emotions, it is imperative to learn to give and receive feedback effectively. You should seek to express your point of view and encourage the expression of the other’s point of view as well.

g. All of the above

Learn to Regulate Your Emotions