208: 7 Questions for When You Feel Like You're Going to Lose It

How do we find calm in moments where we feel like we’re going to “lose it?” Managing emotions can be a difficult task, especially when managing anger and other high-stress emotions. 

We’ve been covering some bigger topics like depression and anxiety on the podcast, and today I wanted to share some very practical emotional coping skills that I use every day to calm myself down in moments of anger and frustration. Listen in as we discuss 7 questions to ask yourself in these moments, as well as what you can do to help yourself stay calm and show up for your people, yourself, and for God in a way that honors Him.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• [01:55] Question #1 for managing emotions: Have I eaten yet?
• [03:13] Question #2 for managing emotions: Have I had enough water?
• [04:49] Question #3 for managing emotions: Have I moved my body recently?
• [07:42] Question #4 for managing emotions: How are my sleep habits?
• [13:24] Question #5 for managing emotions: What needs to be processed?
• [17:00] Question #6 for managing emotions: What lies might I be telling myself about what I'm experiencing?
• [18:31] Question #7 for managing emotions: How can I use A.D.D. to help me process?
• [22:16] A question specifically for women when managing emotions

RESOURCES:

Calm Your Anxiety Mindset Tool Kit

MENTIONED AND OTHER RELATED EPISODES:

Ep 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel Overwhelming

Ep 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional Stability

Ep 152: How to Lose Weight + Love Your Body Better by Letting Go of Toxic Thoughts with Wendie Pett

Ep 157: Mindset Coaching: "Self-sabotage: Why can't I stop turning to food as comfort?" with Angela 

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