Learning how to manage our emotions in a healthy way is a skill that becomes more and more important as we get older. We must accept responsibility for our own feelings and behaviors.

"The ability to pause, self-soothe, and process how you're doing within yourself has tremendous power, and I strongly believe in the benefits of co-regulating and being open to receiving support from others," noted psychotherapist Sadaf Siddiqi. These three effective methods will help us better control our emotions.

We ought to pay close attention to the narrative we are telling ourselves. The brain begins substituting its own interpretations for missing details when we lack sufficient information.

Overthinking usually results in the tale we tell ourselves, which might have additional negative effects. To gain a deeper understanding of the truth, we ought to scrutinize and contest the story's elements.

1. Sometimes we can think we have no options. But we should be aware that we always have three options: attack, avoid, or approach.

2. In an attempt to protect ourselves, we may occasionally launch an offensive, but this can backfire. On the other hand, ignoring the issue and pausing before dealing with it in a healthy way can be beneficial. 

3. When trying to comprehend how we are feeling emotionally, we should listen to our bodies. Emotional distress manifests physically as sensations like heart rate, fatigue, or hunger.