Mastering your emotions is crucial in life.

A key to success which is often left undiscussed.

Management of emotions is inherent to GOOD decision making.

So let's explore 7 ways of mastering your emotions

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1. Take a step back

You must take the time to identify and understand your emotions.

Physical reactions are often driven by emotion to some extent,

so recognising your reactions is key to help understand.

Put yourself in a stress-free environment to be able to step back

2. Breathe

I dont mean metaphorically.

Evidence shows that breathing exercises are a great way to stimulate your prefrontal cortex.

Practice breathing 15-mins a day to master controlling your emotions.

Take your time to respond to situations (metaphorically breathe)

3. Pay Attention

It's important to pay attention to your gut and heart.

They are 2 major centres for emotion & if you ignore them

You might end up missing something relying solely on rationale.

4. Discern Untruths

You may become nervous because of an untruth you've told yourself.

You can't launch a business because youre incapable?
- unlikely!

You're struggling to launch bc you dont understand something?
- more likely!

Take the time to turn untruths to truths

5. Be Aware, Don't Avoid

To be aware of your emotions, you have to learn to coach yourself.

Reflect on

What you felt?

What you got in return?

Connect the feeling to the result

You'll be much better at understanding & welcoming emotions.

6. Be Present

There's no point in becoming overwhelmed with the end result or the final goal.

You're not there yet.

Keep that at the forefront of your plan but the focus needs to be in the present.

You'll be more focused, more in control, less overwhelmed.

A great saying comes to mind

"Life is a matter of choices, and every choice makes you" - @JohnCMaxwell

7. Become an ally of your emotions

Your emotions speak to you on physical and spiritual levels leading to physiological reactions.

Heard of "Fight or Flight syndrome"

The adrenaline pumps through you, released from what you're feeling, but leading to a physical response

Learn to control your thoughts

Which will ultimately result in controlling your emotions.

That will ultimately control your reactions.

These 7-points will help you master your emotions.

Practice makes perfect, so practice these.

You'll ultimately make better decisions and

become a master of your emotions.

I did this research because I have recently been facing some tough decisions that had my emotions running wild.

This helped me and if it helps you then RT's will be greatly appreciated.

These 7-tips will reduce your regret load.

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