It’s June, and that means that Summer is here! Not only do the days get longer and hotter, this is also a time where there are transitions and temptations like a graduation, job change, or a family holiday.
Everyone has said or done something that they regret, feeling like their emotions took over and were unable to access the logical part of their brain. In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), this is called “emotion mind”, which means that your emotions are in charge and logic, facts, or reason aren’t used when making decisions. If you feel like you often slip into emotion mind, you may be in a state of emotional vulnerability.
While everyone experiences this, you don’t have to stay in this headspace. Instead, let me help you feel confident in being less controlled by your emotions! Here are some tips and tricks to managing your emotions during this potentially tough period of time:
While some of these tips can feel redundant and obvious, they are also things that we don’t focus on or forget about when we are stressed out. If you remember these five skills and use at least one consistently, you can feel more confident in being more in control of your emotions.