Master Your Emotions: A Practical Guide to Overcome Negativity and Better Manage Your Feelings (Mastery Series Book 1)

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I’m upset because I keep losing my keys, which makes me late. I should put a dish on the shelf by the door so I remember to leave them in the same place.” There is no prescriptive, definitive, or perfect balance of emotions. Indeed, one combination would not work for every individual, in every situation, across multiple times and locations.

Talarico, J. M., Berntsen, D., & Rubin, D. C. (2009). Positive emotions enhance recall of peripheral details. Cognition & Emotion, 23(2), 380–398. By coming up with your own emotion concepts, you’ll be better calibrated to cope with different circumstances and potentially more empathic to others. Want to overcome negative feelings? Feel like you aren’t good enough? Need help dealing with stress ? The truth is, there are no “negative” emotions because they all serve a purpose. Think of them as action signals that offer valuable messages, empowering us with a choice to change. Yes, some emotions are tough, challenging us at our core. But recognizing their signals is essential for growth. Having a plan in place can reassure you that you can now move on, certain that this emotion will no longer cause a problem for you or those around you. By establishing a plan, you can save yourself from failure.b) Set a new goal, something that will be even more inspiring, and something you can make immediate progress toward.

This is when the negative emotion becomes apart of your identity and a way for you to be unique. It's something that you're constantly telling others about, saying things like “Think you've got it bad? Wait until you hear my story…” Does this sound appealing? Read on to find out how you can take steps to master your emotions today. 1. Consider your feelings Advanced brain scanning using positron emission tomography and functional magnetic resonance imaging has identified two potential areas engaged in regulating and managing our emotions (Workman & Reader, 2015).

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