How to manage emotions?

Hi! Emotions are unique to each individual - in terms of intensity as well as the impact it has on you as an individual. I would like to share some ways that I find helpful in managing my emotions -

1. Reading - especially inspiring quotes/blogs/biographies
2. Talking/spending time with friends
3. Listening to music
4. Journalling - diary or no diary, simply penning down your thoughts, feelings, experiences and ideas
5. Meditating/chanting
6. Dancing

Also, sometimes I have found myself indulging in following ways that seem to be helpful in managing negative emotions or stress, but tend to have a rebound effect -

1. Shopping
2. Eating my favourite food - usually junk
3. Drinking tea

So, do keep a watch on what measures you adopt in the name of managing emotions. 

Ideally, if we work towards a healthy lifestyle we can ensure good emotional health for ourselves. Some important aspects that constitute a good lifestyle as per me are -

• The required amount of healthy, natural food (according to age)
• Regular exercise
• Exposure to the sun
• Good sleep
• Engaging in meaningful work
• Socialization with loved ones
• Pursuing at least one hobby

All the best!

Hi,

Various scientific research has shown that both the mind and body are connected. If you consume a healthy diet, sleep well exercise and meditate it helps to calm down the mind. Lets briefly understand this phenomenon. The mind and body are connected by many nerves and veins, the most important being the Vagus Nerve. This connects the brain and spinal cord. This controls all the actions which are not under our control, like digestion, anxiety, panic attacks, blood pressure, etc. When the body is experiencing stressful situations the vagus nerve is unable to send a response to the brain to relax. Therefore, if the body is under stress, (which might be even improper eating habits, since the body has to remove more toxins to maintain a balance)and due to this there are negative emotions, decreased immunity and poor digestion. But, when we are in a relaxed state the body gets the signal to repair and heal and maintain a balance. Anything like even lack of sleep, insufficient exercise or wrong eating habits can disturb this balance. This, in turn, affects the way you manage and perceive situations and manage emotions.

Certain lifestyle changes would help assist you:

• This includes the removal of all animal products including dairy, removal of packed and processed, oily and sugary foods. This creates an overload of toxins and disturbs the balance of the body.
• Include lots of raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. They all contain essential vitamins and minerals for the normal functioning of the body.
• Exposure to sunshine and proper rest and sleep are also of prime importance. They release happy hormones, and in a relaxed state, the body can repair and heal.
• Manage stress either by some physical activity or deep breathing. This calms the body down. This helps the body to repair and heal.
• Adequate sleep. The body repairs and heals during sleep.

Wishing you Good Health Always!

Thank you

Regards

Hello. Emotions can be managed by following a natural lifestyle - eat natural foods, maintain balance between activity & rest by following circadian rythm, practice yoga & meditation. You may find the following blogs helpful - 

1. 5 Practical Tools to Overcome Stress

2. Sleep - Your Natural Doctor

3. Know your happiness hormones – the natural route to good health

We suggest you take a personal consultation with our Natural Health Coach who can understand your background better & suggest you the way forward. You can explore our Nature-Nurtures Program for the same.  

Emotions are a vital part of our everyday lives and it is physiological in nature. Whether you’re having a good laugh over sms or feeling frustrated about being stuck in rush hour traffic, you know that the highs and lows you experience can significantly affect your well-being on a daily basis. Just take care these emotions don’t cross the limits, if, then it might be best advised to seek experts.

Some simple methods or strategies could help you control them

1. Select the situation. Avoid circumstances that trigger unwanted emotions. Planning well in advance could be helpful in controlling or preventing some unwanted emotional circumstances.
2. Modify the situation. By trying to modify a particular situation, well in advance could help in the prevention of unwanted situations.
3. Change your thought process. Change your thought process whenever possible. Whenever you have a negative incident, try changing your thought process or try to concentrate on some other mind diversion thoughts which could prevent your mind from getting into negative emotional states.
4. Shift your attention focus. If someone constantly tries to put you down at work or gym or some other place, don’t give a heed to those and swiftly try to divert your attention to something else or move out of that place so that emotions could never be influenced by negative aspects
5. Change your response. By changing your response patterns this could completely change the situation from negative to positive which could completely have an influence on your emotions on a positive side.
6. Practice Yoga & Meditation - These could help you control emotions 
7. Involve in Leisure activities - Getting involved in leisure activities like gardening, pets, travel, reading, listening to music, cooking, etc could influence your emotions to a substantial amount. Music therapy alone itself has a great influence on controlling them

Naturopathic  Management

A naturopath employs a wide range of non-invasive techniques which include

1. Nutrition and dietary advice. A poor diet stops the body from proper functioning well and a build-up of toxins can lead to a range of illnesses. Whole, fresh and unprocessed foods are recommended to keep the mind in a healthy state
2. Herbal medicine – herbs can support the body and also mind
3. Hydrotherapy (water therapy). For instance, the use of hot and cold compresses might be used for certain conditions to influence the flow of blood and body heat. The cold treatment could give freshness and could influence the emotions and could be helpful to calm down.
4. Manipulative therapies – such as massage, acupressure could be helpful.
5. Counseling techniques – emotional problems and stress can interfere with the healing process.  Counseling techniques can include stress management strategies and life coaching which could help to calm down or control the emotions.

Hi,

Actually emotions play an important role in our life.  It helps to think and behave as per the situation of day to day life. 

• Emotions motivates to take proper action, helps in case of any problems,  helps to make a proper decision. 
• Helps to understand others to maintain good interpersonal relationship.

But sometimes due to over emotions or negative emotions leads to stress,  frustration etc. 

• To avoid this kind of emotions you have to think before reacting.
• In certain over emotional situation take a deep breath and relax and react. 
• Always keep your mind stress free by doing physical exercises for physical strength and Yoga practices for mind and body coordination.
• Regularly practise meditation and relaxation techniques. Helps to keep. The mind and body in a relaxed state. 
• Chanting mantra and reading books also helps to relax and control your emotions. Hearing soothing songs or music also helps.
• Sharing with your loyal friends or family members will help you to manage emotional outbreaks. 
• Take proper sleep regularly.  At lease 7-8 hours a day. 
• Take proper nutritional and HEALTHY balanced diet.
• Include more fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet routine. 
• Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol and other artificial beverages.
• Avoid non-vegetarian and fatty spicy food items.
• Consume more dry fruits like walnuts,  almonds, etc.  Which are rich in Omega 3  fatty acids, good for mental health. 
• Regular walk and getting fresh air will also help to control your emotions by stimulating the happy hormone serotonin.  Researchers studies also found that Yoga and meditation improves secretion of serotonin.

Do Yoga, Take proper diet and keep your mind and body HEALTHY.

NAMASTHE!