Tools for Managing Your Emotions

This video provides tools for managing emotions in a healthy and rational way. It discusses the importance of identifying, rating, and discussing emotions, as well as reflecting on emotional experiences throughout the day. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding emotions to respond to them in a thoughtful way.

It's not always easy to respond to emotions in a healthy and rational way. Here are some tools to use so that you can practice responding well to all of your emotions. First, name and rate the intensity of your emotions. Noticing, naming, and rating your emotions can have a lot of benefits. This can help you identify certain triggers that cause you to feel a certain way and at what level of intensity. Second, talk about your emotions with someone you trust. By talking about your emotions, you put your emotions into words. Putting your emotions into words can help you understand what you are feeling and why you are feeling it. Talking about your emotions can also open up a dialogue about shared experiences between you and others. Third, reflect on your emotional experiences throughout the day. Thinking about your emotions can be done at any time of the day. The purpose of this practice is to learn more about yourself and how you process the world around you. Responding to emotions in a positive way is hard, especially when emotions are intense and negative. By zooming out to understand your emotions, you may be able to think about how to respond in a thoughtful way. As is true of most things, the more you practice, the better you'll get at it.