Here's how you can manage your emotions in a better manner
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Last updated on - Jan 25, 2020, 12:14 IST01/18These tips will help you manage your emotions
There are lots of things that can make us angry. Be it the fact that sometimes things don't go according to the way we want or if someone is really testing our patience or if we're just having a bad day, anger can come seething in and can make things worse. But then again, just because you feel a certain way about certain things doesn't mean you shouldn't find a way to deal with your emotions in a healthy way. If you coop them all up, it's only going to end badly for you. So, if you're wondering what you can do to keep your emotions at bay, here are some tips that will help.
02/18Take a break
A lot of people underestimate just how much this approach can work for them. When you give yourself time to process your emotions, you're a lot more likely to not overreact to certain things. So, when a situation gets too heated, excuse yourself and take a short break. It'll really help you re-evaluate things.
03/18Look at the bigger picture
Humans are emotional beings. It's only natural to get worked up about certain things. But if you can step past that and look at the bigger picture you'll realise that everything happens for a reason. And the best thing a terrible situation can teach you is that there's a purpose to everything.
04/18Learn to detach yourself
Sometimes you need to learn to detach yourself from your emotions. Forgive yourself for feeling down or enraged or annoyed. When you detach yourself from an emotion, you end up detaching yourself from the person causing it. This can help you move on without feeling too much.
05/18Take a look in the mirror
One of the best things you can do to shift your focus from whatever you're feeling is to look in the mirror. When you'll catch yourself looking a certain way, it'll immediately tone down your feelings and will give you a better perspective into how you can deal with certain things.
06/18Take probiotics
Probiotic supplements can really work wonders for your health and can seriously help out your gut bacteria. When your gut bacteria is in good condition, there are fewer chances of your hormones going haywire and this, in turn, will lessen your chances of having random mood swings.
07/18Don't stay stuck in the emotion
Sometimes we experience something unpleasant that triggers certain emotions within us and we tend to keep thinking about the same thing over and over again. Don't stay stuck in the same emotion. Understand what you're feeling and look for ways to move past those feelings.
08/18Opt for a mood booster
Things seem terrible sometimes but all you need is a distraction that can help change the way you feel. Opt for a mood booster like going for a walk, or watching something funny, meditating or even calling up a friend. It'll help you in more ways than you can imagine.
09/18Try to remove the tension physically
Often what happens is that when we're tensed our body gets tensed as well. This can show up in the form of cramps, tightness and so on. So, get up and stretch your body and try to shake things loose. Do some deep breathing exercises to expand your lungs and ease some of the tension.
10/18Listen to your inner voice
Don't just hear it, listen to it. Try to understand what your gut is telling you about the way you feel. This way you'll be able to make a connection between a thought and the feeling associated with that thought. Basically, it'll help you figure out why you're feeling the way you're feeling.