Welcome back to our emotion regulation chat!
We have gone over quite a few haven't we!? What has been your favorite so far?
Let's jump back in to more emotion regulation tips!
1. Establish Boundaries
Know your limits and communicate them clearly. Setting healthy boundaries in relationships and work helps prevent feelings of overwhelm and burnout. Remember the boundaries series? If not, go and take a look at those- there are quite a few tips there and explanation of different types of boundaries too!
2. Visualize a Safe Place
When things get tough, close your eyes and picture a place where you feel safe and at peace. It could be a real location or an imaginary one. Engage all your senses in this visualization. There is an amazing safe place meditation that I do often! Or, even looking for some serene phones/pictures can be helpful if you are a visual person!
3. Journal Your Thoughts
Writing down your thoughts and feelings can be a therapeutic way to process emotions. It doesn't have to be elaborate—just a few minutes of jotting down your thoughts can make a significant difference. I will be honest and say I am awful at journaling. My grandmother, on the other hand, had a journal that went on for years and years. What she did was to write 1-2 sentences per day to sum up her day. I think that's a great way to journal! I also have a journal out for kiddos to do with adults to work on coping skills if that would be helpful. You can find it here.
With that in mind, let's jump in to our week's Therapist Mama Bear tip!
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