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Emotional Regulation: What is it? And how do I do it?
Emotional regulation is the skill of managing one’s response to a situation. It involves changing thoughts and behaviors to change the response effectively. Think of remaining calm, being controlled, and responding to things in a way that makes you feel genuine and authentic. The opposite of emotional regulation is dysregulation. Dysregulation can be destructive to