Tips for Controlling Emotions and Finding Motivation

Controlling Emotions: •reflecting back on yourself (be honest) when you have an emotional [over]reaction; break down the scenario - identify what actually happened, acknowledge the emotions you were feeling and why, envision/try to understand the alternative perspective if/where applicable, ask yourself how you could’ve done things differently for a (better?) result. •Taking more time for YOURSELF - “Me Time”. •Finding the right medication/vitamins/supplements. Finding Motivation: •Doing/taking necessary “self care” regimens - allow yourself to unwind. •Plan on doing things. •Give yourself something to look forward to at the end of your day after you’ve done the things. •Go easy on yourself - Rome wasn’t built in a day.

1. DBT therapy 2. Anxiety meds 3. My support system 1. Socializing 2. Taking relaxing baths 3. Seeing inspiration online