STOP being a slave to your emotions
Remember the time you lost your temper and regretted it too late? No matter who was at fault, no matter the outcome, you are still left with a very unpleasant feeling because of the outburst. And if you’ve ever been on the receiving end of someone else’s temper, you aren’t left feeling exactly happy either. Losing your temper, sinking into depression and worrying all contribute to an unhappy life. They cause even more stress, they ruin your health, you don’t have a moment’s peace from your emotions and your whole outlook on life can sour. All the effort you put into controlling emotions will give you a sunnier outlook on life and teach you that you have a choice to feel good or not. You can take charge and control your emotions by following these simple steps.
1. Smile
There is something absolutely magical about a smile. Try this for yourself – next time you are feeling blue, or red-hot with anger, smile. That’s all. Just force a smile onto your face. Did you know: It is physiologically impossible to have bad feelings if you are smiling? Make yourself do it even if you don’t want to. Hold that smile until it’s genuine. Hold that smile until… You know what will happen? You’re going to burst out laughing whether you want to or not! Any time you feel bad, just smile. A smile that is genuine lights you up. It’s a physical action so in harmony with Love that it can’t help but make you feel better!
2. Do what you love
When you’re immersed in some activity you’re passionate about, and you’re really focused on what you’re doing, you can’t feel bad. Doing what you love uplifts you in so many ways! You’ll be generally happier and more able to cope with life’s problems when your life is meaningful and when you are doing what you love. Emotions can rule your life – or you can control them. It’s worthwhile learning to control them, just so you can respond rationally in tough situations, and not allow your thoughts to drag you down into despair and depression. It’s a much lovelier life when you’re in control!
3. Give it a minute and a half
When a negative emotion hits you, be aware that it takes just 90 seconds for it to pass through your system. From the time your limbic system generates the emotion to the time that chemical reaction dissipates, is a minute and a half. You are not your emotions! Try that, next time you have a sad or upsetting thought. Repeat to yourself how you are feeling but don’t allow yourself to stray from that focus. Don’t think about what made you upset. Feel the feeling and let it go. Of course you want to think happy thoughts – you can never get too much of feeling good! Just avoid the ones that make you feel bad. Let the feeling pass and turn your thoughts to something more pleasing.
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