3 steps to take control over your emotions

How many times have you felt that you get affected by others and their emotional state? Much more if they are close to you. That’s a reality because our emotions are contagious. But if you are susceptible to other people’s emotions or to what’s going on around you, how much happy will you be?

To balance and control your emotions ask yourself the following questions:

  1. What are my dominant thoughts? Do I focus on what is going well in my life and relationship or do I focus on the opposite? If you notice that you tend to focus on what’s not going well, replace these thoughts with empowering thoughts.
  2. How will I benefit my partner or my loved one if I get negatively affected by the situation? Instead of that, you can listen to them carefully being empathetic and discover together an empowering perspective to whatever has caused them negativity.
  3. What are some of my negative dominant thoughts? As you note them down consider if they serve you. Do you really want to continue being affected by these thoughts and allow them create negative emotions to you? Think what a mentor would advise you on these thoughts. Note down their empowering response to each thought separately and focus on the empowering thoughts with all your strength.

If you take these steps you will begin to gain control over your emotions and at the same time you will begin to affect positively your loved ones.

 

How does your emotional balance affects your relationships?

What does “emotional balance” mean? This term refers to the stability of our positive emotions. In particular, it is about maintaining your calmness, faith and positivity irrespective of the incidents which may emotionally charge you in your life.

Have you ever considered if your emotions are positive or negative on average?         You can find out by observing your thoughts during the day. Even people who are in very good relationships may continue to worry and fear because they are used to it. Your emotions have a direct effect on your relationship because they are channeled in it. So, if they are mostly negative then they will definitely have a negative impact. For example, if you radiate anger, how will that tension be reflected on your relationship? Make a good start by realizing how much important your emotional balance is and that it comes from within you since you define how you interpret a situation. Realize the power you have over your emotions and choose consciously the positive ones.