Emotional regulation

They include things like the ability to:

• think before you speak or act
• stay calm in the face of stress, pressure, and unexpected events
• not let other people get to you
• continue progressing towards your goals despite your emotions.

• Control your context: You can’t react to what’s not there.
• Stay calm: Stress and reacting leads to dumb behavior.
• Think about your goals: Get Stoicism, mindfulness and dopamine on your side.
• Make a delibe...

When we are first learning how not to ‘freak out’ emotionally emergency tactics can be a godsend:

1. Hold your breath and plunge your face into cold water, triggering what is called the ‘human dive reflex’ (or try holding ice in your hand).
2. Do about 20 ...