Healthy Emotional Regulation―Defined.

Emotional regulation is the ability to understand and respond to your feelings constructively, So, rather than being overwhelmed by your emotions, you can manage them positively, finding healthy means of expressing or coping with them.

Taking full responsibility for your feelings is the key to healthy emotional regulation, helping to ensure that you keep or regain your power. This allows you more control over outcomes, by reframing how you view situations and adapt to challenges.

Awareness is essential to managing your emotions. This means you are regularly paying attention to your mind, heart, and intuition or “gut” so you can identify negative triggers early and manage them positively through deep breathing, journaling, talking with loved ones, or other positive outlets.

This positively responsible approach is integral to healthy relationships with yourself and others, as if allows you to respond appropriately to situations, expressing emotions in ways that are constructive, and navigating conflicts with empathy and understanding.