psychologytoday: the power of rethinking

The way we go about viewing a situation can change the way we feel after a negative event. Rethinking, a type of emotion regulation strategy, can help negative emotions feel less bothersome and more navigable. Rethinking can be practiced and improved, leading to better states of mental health. This article includes a short survey that can assess your current level of rethinking.

Keywords: Emotion Regulation, Rethinking, 

“Rethinking is powerful, and it brings about lots of good outcomes. It is also something we can all get better at! We can do this by pausing when our emotions start to arise, noticing our thoughts, and asking whether there are any other ways of thinking about a situation. Studies have shown that people can strengthen their rethinking skills through practice and that, when they do, they enjoy the benefits observed in people who spontaneously rethink on their own. The benefits are so dramatic that rethinking is now a key part of many scientifically supported treatments for people who are suffering from anxiety and depression.”

URL: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feel-better/202309/the-power-of-rethinking

psychcentral: do you know how to manage your emotions and why it matters?

Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Have you experienced a negative event which resulted in unshakable negative emotions? Emotion regulation is a skill that can be learned to help manage emotions. This can be helpful in difficult times and also on a daily basis. This article presents a digestible overview of emotion regulation:

Keywords: Emotion Regulation, Emotion Dysregulation, Skills, Emotional Intelligence

“Emotional regulation is the ability to recognize, manage, and respond to your emotions.

When you don’t know how to regulate emotions, these can get a hold of you and impact the way you relate to yourself, others, and the world in general.

Emotional dysregulation refers to experiencing difficulty when trying to diffuse or manage strong emotions, particularly those considered negative like anger, frustration, and jealousy.

When emotions impact your overall quality of life, relationships, or performance at work or school, you may want to explore healthy ways to cope.”

URL: https://psychcentral.com/health/emotional-regulation

psychologytoday: emotional well-being: 5 healthy practices for regulation

Interested in specific steps that can help you practice emotion regulation? This article presents 5 healthy practices for regulation. Additionally, it is helpful to be in-tune with and aware of our emotions when we regulate our emotions. For tips of emotional self-awareness, see Hanley-Dafoe’s other article posted under “4 Ways to Become More Emotionally Self-Aware.”

Keywords: Well-being, Emotion Regulation, Dysregulation

“In our busy lives, moving on autopilot can hinder our ability to tune into our emotions. Often, when we pause long enough, we’re hit with a wave of emotions. It can be easier to keep going than to face any uncomfortable feelings. However, leaving emotions unaddressed can lead to dysregulation; the more we try to ignore them, the louder they become. To regulate our emotions, we need to be present with what we feel, allow our emotions to exist without judgment, and get curious about what they may be trying to tell us.”

URL: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everyday-resilience/202404/emotional-well-being-5-healthy-practices-for-regulation