[VIDEO] Duncan Nugget® #37: A Step Towards Mastering Your Emotions

Your limbic system is the part of your brain that produces emotions. Did you know it initially responds to mental and emotional threats exactly like it does to physical threats?

If your character or beliefs are attacked or if you feel disrespected or embarrassed, what happens? Your natural defense mechanism kicks in. It’s called flight-or-fight response.Your body says, “it’s time to run or rumble.” You think things like, “let me get out of here or I’m going hurt somebody.” That’s why mastering your emotions is challenging.

But…

You can take a step towards mastering your emotions by training yourself to effectively deal with mental and emotional threats.

It starts with awareness. Then you diligently work on improving your Emotional Intelligence, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Million-Dollar Question:
What are you willing to do to take a step towards
mastering your emotions.

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ADDITIONAL READING AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Suggested Reading: Taming the Beast: 9 Keys for Mastering Your Anger (Free E-book)

1. Has anyone ever disrespected you, attacked your character, or embarrassed you? What did you do about it? Was that helpful or harmful? What will you do differently if it happens again? Why?

2. If you had a friend who had emotional problems, what advice would you give him or her? Why?

3. Give three examples of when it’s okay to let your emotions run wild. Why is it okay in these examples, but not in other situations?

4. Your self-talk has tremendous effect on your emotions. What are 3 things someone can say to himself/herself to calm down if he or she is very angry? Why do you think these things will be effective?

5. What are the top three emotions that can get people into trouble when things get out of hand? Why do you think those are top three? What are the top three emotions that can help people out? Why do you think those are the three?