Manage your emotions better: Psychotherapist shares 3 tips

By Tapatrisha Das, Delhi

Published on Aug 15, 2024 07:30 pm IST

From challenging the story that we create to turning to our physical sensations, here are three ways to manage emotions in a healthier way.

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As we grow up, it becomes increasingly necessary for us to learn the tools of addressing our emotions in a healthy way. We need to take accountability for our own reactions and responses. “While I strongly believe in the benefit of co-regulating and being open to receiving support from others, there’s also tremendous power is being able to pause, self-soothe, and process how you’re doing within yourself,” wrote Psychotherapist Sadaf Siddiqi. Here are three powerful tools to manage our emotions better.(Unsplash)

Published on Aug 15, 2024 07:30 pm IST

As we grow up, it becomes increasingly necessary for us to learn the tools of addressing our emotions in a healthy way. We need to take accountability for our own reactions and responses. “While I strongly believe in the benefit of co-regulating and being open to receiving support from others, there’s also tremendous power is being able to pause, self-soothe, and process how you’re doing within yourself,” wrote Psychotherapist Sadaf Siddiqi. Here are three powerful tools to manage our emotions better.(Unsplash)

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We should carefully observe the story that we are creating in our mind. When we do not have adequate information, the brain starts filling in the gaps with its own versions. (Unsplash)

Published on Aug 15, 2024 07:30 pm IST

We should carefully observe the story that we are creating in our mind. When we do not have adequate information, the brain starts filling in the gaps with its own versions. (Unsplash)

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Usually, the story we create in our minds is a result of overthinking – this can further affect us. We should question and challenge the details of the story to understand the truth better. (Unsplash)

Published on Aug 15, 2024 07:30 pm IST

Usually, the story we create in our minds is a result of overthinking – this can further affect us. We should question and challenge the details of the story to understand the truth better. (Unsplash)

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In some situations, we may feel that we are helpless. However, we should know that we always have three choices – approach, avoid or attack. (Unsplash)

Published on Aug 15, 2024 07:30 pm IST

In some situations, we may feel that we are helpless. However, we should know that we always have three choices – approach, avoid or attack. (Unsplash)

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Sometimes, for our sake, we may start attacking in order to defend ourselves – this can backfire. However, avoiding the situation and taking a break before approaching it in a healthy way can work in our favour. (Unsplash)

Published on Aug 15, 2024 07:30 pm IST

Sometimes, for our sake, we may start attacking in order to defend ourselves – this can backfire. However, avoiding the situation and taking a break before approaching it in a healthy way can work in our favour. (Unsplash)

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We should turn to our bodies to understand what we are feeling emotionally. Physical sensations such as heart rate, sense of exhaustion or hunger, are symptoms of emotional turmoil. (Unsplash)

Published on Aug 15, 2024 07:30 pm IST

We should turn to our bodies to understand what we are feeling emotionally. Physical sensations such as heart rate, sense of exhaustion or hunger, are symptoms of emotional turmoil. (Unsplash)

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Tapatrisha Das

Tapatrisha is Content Producer with Hindustan Times. She covers stories related to health, relationships, and fashion. Read Less ...Read More

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