An emotion is the interaction of thoughts with physical sensations, for many people emotions are closer to fear because they do not know how to manage them and choose strategies, such as being distracted by other activities to avoid facing the problem.
Emotions are precious because they offer a reward, as long as we are able to deal with them effectively, because we can learn a lot about ourselves and our needs.
- They help us communicate with others and achieve great goals.
- Such as managing stress.
- People who know how to manage their emotions usually have a healthier immune system.
- Don’t usually get sick.
- And have much healthier relationships.
To identify emotions, the first thing you need to do is know what you’re feeling and choose from four basic emotions: anger, sadness, happiness, and anxiety.
If you have thoughts about the future and what can go wrong, with physical sensations like a fast heartbeat, muscle stiffness and a tight jaw, you should wonder what you’re afraid of, it’s an anxiety-related emotion.
With negative thoughts about the past, a feeling of fatigue and heaviness, with the ability to cry and difficulty concentrating, you have to wonder what was lost, it is an emotion related to sadness.
With thoughts that focus on how you or your values have been attacked, and with physical sensations similar to anxiety, a beating heart and pressure on the body, it’s an emotion related to anger.
With thoughts that focus on what you’ve earned and have feelings of calm, even being able to smile, it’s a happiness-related emotion.
When you recognize and understand your own emotions, as well as those of your opponents, you should consider the following aspects to learn how to manage your emotions:
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