Anxiety, stress, imbalance have become frequent companions of modern man. A huge flow of negative information leads to such states, the sources of which are primarily television and the Internet. In addition, household and work troubles disturb the state of balance. All these factors negatively affect the psyche. How to become calm and balanced, how to resist stressful situations? We will talk about effective ways to help you learn to control emotions.
Signs of a disturbance
How does such a state manifest itself? Here are the main signs:
- frequent mood swings for no reason;
- unreasonable irritability;
- display of aggression;
- decreased attention, perseverance;
- headaches;
- weakness;
- insomnia.
Found some kind ofsymptom or several? Calm, only calm: our tips will help you deal with them.
Why control emotions?
Let's think about how often each of us says such phrases: "I acted in such a rash", "I could not restrain my emotions" and the like? In fact, people tend to justify their own actions by the inability to control their behavior. But such incontinence leads to the destruction of a person’s social contacts, in particular, it negatively affects family relationships, hinders professional realization and career growth, as well as personal development. Therefore, one of the secrets of a successful person can be called calmness - only calmness will help you find the right solution in critical situations and confidently take the necessary measures.
How to develop this quality in yourself? Where to begin? Below we will tell you how to learn to control your emotions.
Psychology considers the concept of balance as a person's ability to adequately respond to external stimuli. Thus, having learned to correctly perceive factors of various types and strengths, it is possible to achieve the ability to control one's own emotions. How to stop taking the troubles that arise in life too close to your heart? Below we offer several effective ways to solve this problem.
Perfect rest
How does a modern person relax after a hard working day? Most often, he devotes no more than 5-6 hours of sleep, while at least8 ocloc'k. In addition, the noise of the bustle of the city, highways does not allow you to fully recuperate, and pressing problems do not allow you to relax and fall into a deep sound sleep. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in various disorders of the nervous system - people more often began to suffer from insomnia, insomia, postsomic disorders (a feeling of weakness and fatigue after rest). Of course, the lack of proper rest contributes to the development of irritability, excessive emotionality. How to become calm and balanced if you are worried about sleep problems? Here are some effective recommendations:
- don't watch TV or surf the internet right before bed, read a book instead;
- drink tea with mint and honey - it's a delicious and he althy drink, which also helps to cope with irritation, nervousness;
- take a hot bath with herbs of sage, lemon balm, oregano, chamomile - such a pleasant procedure will not only relieve fatigue, but also calm the nervous system, set the body for the upcoming rest;
- it is recommended to avoid drinking strong tea and coffee;
- do not forget about a daily walk in the park - fresh air will refresh you and the picturesque landscape will calm you down.
Should I hold back my emotions?
A leisurely walk along a picturesque alley or relaxing in a comfortable chair with a cup of fragrant herbal tea is, of course, a pastime that is useful for calming the nervous system. But is it worth suppressing emotions whenDoes the situation encourage their active manifestation? According to psychologists, such containment of negativity within oneself only aggravates the mental state of a person. Experts recommend dealing with accumulated emotions with the help of a hobby. Each person chooses an occupation according to his interests, but psychologists consider art therapy, sports (including extreme sports), various dance styles to be the most effective hobbies.
Self-control diary
Specialists recommend to patients who complain of incontinence, imbalance, a method such as psychological control. Its essence lies in observing the reactions that arise in a person to any external stimuli. To do this, psychologists suggest keeping a diary in which it is recommended to note various conflict situations and the reaction of the subject to them. After that, the records, together with a specialist, must be analyzed, identified and, if possible, eliminated the root cause of incontinence.
Besides keeping a diary, there are other ways of self-control. For example, such as meditation, switching attention, breathing exercises and others. In addition, the inability to control emotions can be hidden under the guise of humor and a positive attitude towards others.
Introspection
Systematic introspection will also help you learn to control the manifestation of negative emotions. Experts recommend taking a few minutes a day to think aboutcomprehend the actions and reactions of others to them. It is important that nothing around interferes - introspection should be carried out in silence and comfortable conditions for a person. Psychologists recommend considering oneself from the outside - only in this case it is possible to achieve an objective assessment, after which it is possible to draw the right conclusions. It is recommended to write down the most significant judgments for a person that were formulated as a result of introspection - this will increase the effectiveness of introspection as a way to achieve balance.
Helpful tips
In addition to what has already been said, here are some simple but effective tips for becoming calm and balanced:
- Create comfort around you. When a person is uncomfortable in any room, there is irritation, aggressiveness. Therefore, it is so important to properly create an interior not only at home, but also at work. You should be guided by the principle: "You need not what is expensive, but what you like."
- Minimize communication with people who have a negative attitude towards the world around them, often complain about life.
- Set your own priorities and set a clear goal.
- Practice time management - time management will reduce the likelihood of critical situations and streamline daily activities.
- Don't leave unfinished business.
If you do not know how to become calm and balanced, you should seek professional help from specialists, in particular a psychologist andneurologist.
