Our emotions can sometimes get the best of us.
Practicing patience and finding the best way to cope with these feelings will go a long way. Why? Well, we can’t always tear up at a boss for criticizing our work or blow up on our boyfriends just because that Malibu-Barbie looking blonde was standing behind him at the bar in a Snapchat.
Instead of going absolutely berserk, let’s dive into how to control those instances where you want to go apesh*t – Beyonce style.
1. Count to ten
Don’t underestimate this one. Parents practice it the most, but with good reason. While my mother would chant through her teeth “1, 2, 3…” it gave her the ability to practice patience. Thinking before you act is always the best way to go.
2. Breathe.
Just. Breathe. When adrenaline levels rise and your heartbeat picks up speed, your body is working overdrive just to keep up. So take a deep breath and focus on your breathing. If you practice breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth it slows your heart rate down, tricking your body into calming down. Try taking a yoga class or doing some meditation too.
3. Walk away…and come back to it tomorrow
This applies to every situation – whether you’re actually getting up and removing yourself from an environment or choosing not to reply to a text from that guy who you know is only playing games – knowing when you need to walk away is an important inituation to have to keep your mental health in check. Waiting until your mind is clear and free of emotion will help you see the situation better. Sometimes we get so upset we overreact although we don’t always want situations to get to that point.
4. Don’t react at all
Not everything deserves a reaction. That snarky comment from that girl who always seems to have something negative to say? Let her be. It’s not personal. You aren’t the cause of the argument at hand. Some people have the tendency to take other people out of their character and it is our job to not let anyone do that to us. Giving a reaction takes time and energy, which some people are not even worth. Save your time and hit them with the “Thank U, next!” instead.
Keep calm and carry on, ladies.