Emotions erupting close to the surface

18 Apr 2020 by Ted Escobedo 2 min read

Have you noticed that your emotions are running very close to the surface right now? Maybe you see something on television and it seems to bring more sudden sadness than you knew you were feeling. Or, perhaps one of your family members is at home more and the slightest thing they do can set you off into a manic rampage? If that sounds familiar, you may be suffering from a condition many of us are constantly struggling with: being human.

Our emotions are uniquely human, and uniquely our own. The problem doesn’t lie with having feelings, but in how we express them. So, embrace the emotional you and heed this advice.

Put yourself in emotional time out. (Counting to 10 is a great strategy for adults as well as children.) This allows space to gain perspective and prevents an outburst reaction.

Go to a higher source. Pray. Ask for your God’s perspective.

Know thyself.Identifying what triggers your intense responses can help you temper the “eruption.”

Learn to forgive yourself. Extend yourself a little grace and do not feel like you have to apologize for being emotional. But if you do apologize, start by being the first one you forgive.

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