80 — How to Control Your Emotions So Your Emotions Don’t Control You

Our emotions get the best of us sometimes. They affect our decision making and can cause us to do things that we might not normally do.
 
So it’s important to have strategies that can help you calm yourself down, cheer yourself up, or shift your feelings sometimes. In this episode, I share two ways you can gain better control over emotions. When you’re angry, anxious, sad, or scared, these strategies can help you feel more emotionally intelligent.

Key Takeaways:

• Controlling your emotions isn’t about suppression; it’s about managing the intensity and ensuring they don’t hinder your progress.
• Emotional intensity can cloud judgment – learning to dial it down can help you think more clearly and make better decisions.
• Ask yourself whether your current emotion is a friend or foe in the context of your situation.
• To shift your emotional state, either change your thought patterns or alter your current behavior.
• Compartmentalization is a key tactic, particularly in professional settings or during emotionally charged moments.