Emotions are reactions to the signals blaring in our bodies, not the events happening outside of our minds. Here's how to deal with them better.
Noam Shpancer, Ph.D., said, “…Emotions, like thoughts, are mind events, not world events.”Emotions aren’t sparked by what you experience in the moment. They are set off by how your brain interprets events based on your past experiences.
The reasons you might give for reacting make you feel some certainty about who you are and how the world should work, even when the reasons aren’t relevant to the present moment. These interpretations fortify your beliefs and mental habits of reacting.Emotional reactivity is learned behavior, meaning you can learn new ways of thinking and reacting if you choose to.
Each step should be one small behavior that will move you forward to achieving your goal. For example, if you are trying to improve your family relationships by being a better listener, you might start with the practice of releasing a full breath before you respond to a question. Notice when you do this until the pause becomes a habit.
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