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107: How to Become the Boss of Your Emotions
107: How to Become the Boss of Your Emotions
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Are you the boss of your emotions, or are they the boss of you? The ability to experience and express your feelings is far more critical than you may realize. Learning how to develop emotional understanding and control is a fundamental part of getting your life together, practicing self-love, and it’s the only authentic way to find a steady stream of inner and outer peace. This week we’re taking a one-on-one deep dive into the impact of your emotions, and then I’ll hand over a simple practice that will stop an emotional reaction in its track every single time. So, let’s dive right in… Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Building emotional intelligence and using your emotions to your greatest benefit 05:32 A reassurance when it comes to your emotions—intense emotions are ok to feel 07:40 If you don’t understand why you are labeling your emotions, you rob yourself of an emotional experience 08:22 Emotions verse Feelings, understanding the difference 10:16 It only takes 90 seconds for an emotion to be felt and fall away 12:43 Examining the top negative emotions and how they impact us through their feelings 17:01 Learning how to be the boss of your emotions. Step 1 look at the impact of your emotions. What is your emotional norm? 18:34 Aim for emotional regulation, not emotional numbing 20:44 Dysregulation of emotions verse regulation 21:38 A list of questions to help you practice your emotional bossing up 29:36 How to accept your emotions full stop 34:02 Turn inward to understand the power of your emotions and your choice 34:40 Seek professional support if you are overwhelmed by your emotions When we are dealing with emotions, we must feel safe. Remember, long-term or persistent emotional dysregulation and mood swings impact your mental and physical health. However, with enough practice, you can and will powerfully own your emotions, so they don’t own you. Doing so is an essential step to getting your life together. It’s an essential foundation for self-love and a life of peace. Love this episode and want to keep the inspiration and conversation going? Join the 17.3 K members on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok who are engaging in their own life revolution daily! Love this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Become a Get Your Life Together, Girl Insider! Sign up here! Free downloads are available right now! Looking for more? Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com, I also invite you to join the new Get Your Life Together, Girl Women’s Circle. This monthly membership gives you access to exclusive exercises, practices, tools, monthly live conversations where you can ask questions, 100s of techniques, and a community to support you. It’s just $9.00 a month. Connection can be complicated. Therapy isn’t cheap. The Women’s Circle bridges the gap. Visit the website to learn more and sign up.
Released:
Nov 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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