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Chapter 7 - how to be emotionally strong

👉What are emotions

Emotions are mental states brought on by neurophysiological changes, variously associated with thoughts, psychological changes, feelings, behavioral responses, and a degree of pleasure or displeasure.

👉The 10 Essential Habits of Emotionally Strong People

Have Confidence. Emotionally stable people radiate confidence as they walk into a room. ...

Surround themselves with positive influences. ...

Forgive others. ...

Do their own thing. ...

Believe in themselves. ...

Show genuine kindness. ...

Willingly love. ...

See each day as a blessing.

👉How can I control my emotions?

Here are some pointers to get you started.

Take a look at the impact of your emotions. Intense emotions aren't all bad. ...

Aim for regulation, not repression. ...

Identify what you're feeling. ...

Accept your emotions — all of them. ...

Keep a mood journal. ...

Take a deep breath. ...

Know when to express yourself. ...

Give yourself some space.

👉Being emotionally weak person signs

Being consumed by jealousy and envy

Letting others control you

You are unable to forgive people

Anticipate the consequence of your emotions

Blaming others

No responsibility whatsoever

Judging yourself for how you feel

One who is afraid of failure

Shifting of blame

Short temper

Thinking that you can do everything

You always want to please others

You are easily suggestible

You are pleasing everyone

You complain too often

Fear failure and rejection

Relationship struggles

They turn conversations toward themselves

Victim mentality

You always run away from failures

You make excuses regarding your failures

You obsess over your problems

You seek attention

A need to be right

👉Let's look at 7 strategies that can help to manage emotions in a healthy and helpful way.

Identify and reduce triggers. ...

Tune into physical symptoms. ...

Consider the story you are telling yourself. ...

Engage in positive self-talk. ...

Make a choice about how to respond. ...

Look for positive emotions. ...

Seek out a therapist

👉How to improve emotional intelligence in 9 steps

Be more self-aware. Being aware of your emotions and emotional responses to those around you can greatly improve your emotional intelligence. ...

Recognize how others feel. ...

Practice active listening. ...

Communicate clearly. ...

Stay positive. ...

Empathize. ...

Be open-minded. ...

Listen to feedback.