Becoming The Master Of Your Emotions

[Hot Alpha Female]

Life is an emotional roller coaster at the best of times.

And I have managed to figure this out at the age of 21.

But what I have also discovered is that emotions are something you have complete control over.

You are the only one that can make yourself happy and you are the only one who can make yourself sad.

So in my quest to get a handle on my emotions and to feel good on a daily basis I have found that daily inspiration is essential.

So whether that be going for a walk in the mornings, meditating, or just sitting down in a quiet spot for 10-15 minutes can really give a good boost to how the rest of the day will pan out.

There is this one movie that I use for my daily inspiration and I wanted to share it with you guys.

International Passion Day Movie

What are some of the things you guys use for daily inspiration?

[Chris Cade]

Taking time to play with my son, smile, finding something to be grateful, taking a long hot shower... lots of little things that coalesce together very well.

[Hot Alpha Female]

Originally Posted by Chris Cade

Taking time to play with my son, smile, finding something to be grateful, taking a long hot shower... lots of little things that coalesce together very well.

What a great list Chris. Thanks so much for sharing!

[catalyst]

Daily inspiration, I'm thankful for life. We take so much for granted, but life is an adventure, and we are the star of our own show. Too often we try to find a form of escape, whether it is through the media, video games, drugs, and we give up the power we have to make our own lives exciting and interesting.


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On the topic of emotions, I believe that emotions reflect our spirit and our inner core, and are not meant to be controlled but can be managed. At least from my own experience, when I try to change how I feel about something, I start to build resistance to 'what is' and although I might be able to manipulate my thoughts to feel another way - it is just delaying the inevitable.

I found that the best way to control my emotions are to surrender to them completely and be honest about why I feel the way I do. Sometimes what we think of as the cause to our turmoil is misguided because of our ego. Being honest with yourself I think is the key.

[bbdream8]

This are what I did for inspiration.

Showing gratitude the moment I wake up, reading books and walking in a garden.

Cheers
Vincent
Personal Development Blogger

[PetraPortland]

Originally Posted by Hot Alpha Female

But what I have also discovered is that emotions are something you have complete control over.

It's great you point out we have control over our emotions. I appreciate my emotions & try not to judge which emotion is better than another. I think our emotions provide contrast & we wouldn't be able to feel so elated & joyful if we didn't have the 'down' emotions. But agree with you we can change what we are feeling & definitely shouldn't allow our emotions to rule us.

To feel inspired I run just for 10 minutes each morning. For me it's like a physical affirmation of thanks to my body that I can move. Petra X

[Daphne Lim]

Originally Posted by catalyst

Daily inspiration, I'm thankful for life. We take so much for granted, but life is an adventure, and we are the star of our own show. Too often we try to find a form of escape, whether it is through the media, video games, drugs, and we give up the power we have to make our own lives exciting and interesting.

Well said, Catalyst!

Originally Posted by catalyst

On the topic of emotions, I believe that emotions reflect our spirit and our inner core, and are not meant to be controlled but can be managed. At least from my own experience, when I try to change how I feel about something, I start to build resistance to 'what is' and although I might be able to manipulate my thoughts to feel another way - it is just delaying the inevitable.

I found that the best way to control my emotions are to surrender to them completely and be honest about why I feel the way I do. Sometimes what we think of as the cause to our turmoil is misguided because of our ego. Being honest with yourself I think is the key.

I agree that just observing your emotions helps get them under control. I sit with a journal and write down every feeling I'm experiencing as accurately as possible. This act alone can neutralise or lessen a lot of the feelings. Once you've written it down and it's out of your system, you can think more clearly about what to do (and what NOT to do) next.

[Jarrod]

I see this differently.

I don't have control over my emotions, my emotions have no control over me.

Consequently they don't have to affect me.

[vladimirsan]

Originally Posted by Hot Alpha Female

What are some of the things you guys use for daily inspiration?

Well sometimes I use anime, there is one that I think is one of the best x_X Gurren Lagann it's really great I also find naruto really motivational specially cause I think that naruto is very similar to me x_X

Well also I have a painting of my goals (I made it myself so...is kind of ugly x_X) over my computer...so almost everyday (I work with computers ) I got a inspired by looking that.

[breakthrough]

I feel that emotions are a natural part of who we are. I don't think it's a bad thing if we feel sad. It normal and natural to feel sad at certain times.

What's important is that you can learn from the situation and eventually move on and improve yourself.

If your loved one died I would be worried if you tried to stop yourself from being sad, or felt that you needed to control that emotion. The grief is a natural process that you go through, but in the end I hope you could learn something about yourself and grow in a positive way.

[jtracy]

I use music and nature for inspiration. I think that the purpose of music is really to inspire people and manage emotions. (I agree that emotions are not to be controlled but to be managed). I seek out beauty in the world, indulging as many senses as possible. I think being around children is inspiring because they see the world so differently from us and yet that is the way we were meant to be. I think one of the nicest things around is the laughter of a small child. I also look for inspiring quotes that mean a great deal to me. I am also inspired by the great things that people have done in the past, and are doing right now. Being grateful for all your blessings is important too. I like the idea of journaling your emotions in order to be better aware of them and what they mean, and of getting exersise to physically affirm your gratitude for a body that can move around.

[Hot Alpha Female]

Originally Posted by breakthrough

I feel that emotions are a natural part of who we are. I don't think it's a bad thing if we feel sad. It normal and natural to feel sad at certain times.

What's important is that you can learn from the situation and eventually move on and improve yourself.

Thanks for that. I'm a full believer that we are not suppose to live in emotions rather they act like a guidance as to whether we are on track and whether we are off.

Some of the things that have been the hardest emotionally have also been the most enlightening at the end of the road.

Originally Posted by jtracy

I use music and nature for inspiration. I think that the purpose of music is really to inspire people and manage emotions.

Nothing better than a good song that gets you up and dancing or lifts your spirits! I agree!

Originally Posted by Jarrod

I see this differently.

I don't have control over my emotions, my emotions have no control over me.

Consequently they don't have to affect me.

This is an interesting point of view. More like you are objective to your emotions? Like you realize that they are there but you can put youself apart from them?

I was reading a really cool article and the guy listed like 75 "simple pleasures"

Here is a list of my 10.

*Thinking up new and creative ideas and visions for the future
*Having deep and meaningful conversations with my dearest friends
*Getting caught up in the beauty of nature
*Digging my feet into the sand at the beach
*Enjoying a gentle summer breeze
*Acting crazy in public
*Going away for spontaneous weekend getaways.
*Reading inspirational books
*Watching a romantic movie with my mum on a rainy day with blankets
*Connecting with random strangers

Isn't it amazing how all of those things I could do right now and most of them are FREE.