10 Emotional Regulation Skills for a Healthier Mind

... to control your emotions:

• S – Stop
• T – Take A Breath
• O – Observe – your thoughts and feelings
• P- Pull Back – put in some perspective – what is the bigger picture?
• P – Practice What Works – Proceed – what is the best thing to do right now?

Consistent physical activity, eating well and getting lots of sleep are critical to you having a resilient and well-balanced life.

Your wellbeing, mentally, physically and spiritually is influenced by the type of relationships you have in your life.

The more positive and healthier your relationships are, the more resilient and optimistic you will feel about your life.

It can help you to increase your ability to regulate emotions, decrease stress, anxiety and depression.

It can also help you to focus your attention, as well as to observe your thoughts and feelings without judgment.

This is one of the hardest emotional regulation skills to learn - letting go of painful emotional and regrets.

When you do manage to release all these negative emotions, you will find that your resilience and ability to deal with the curveballs of life will improve.

• Allowing yourself to be vulnerable takes strength and courage. 
• Don’t bottle up your emotions. Become more self-aware:  explore your emotions, ask questions to get in touch with how you are feeling and thinking in a given moment.

Perfectionism isn’t about growth, improvement, or personal achievement, it’s about fear and avoidance. 

Therefore, what you should really be focused on is realizing excellence, the best version of yourself despite your flaws. 

... because they never go away. They will always be a part of your life.

The best course of action you can take is to face your fears and move forward.