Learn to handle difficult emotions
from The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
How to Apply This
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Do whatever you can to stay calm and avoid emotional outbursts in a difficult situation.
Remind yourself of your philosophy using a mantra, do some deep breathing, take a walk or simply leave the situation temporarily until you’ve calmed down. -
Take responsibility for how you feel—rather than blaming others.
The only thing you can control is your response. You cannot control others’ behavior, thoughts, feelings, or actions. -
Find a way to express and process your emotions safely.
Examples include exercise, martial arts, dance, theater, journaling, meditation, therapy, etc. -
Balance your feelings with reason and philosophy.
Always strive to act according to your values, acknowledging and honoring your emotions but not letting them dictate your behavior. -
Remember that acting out your emotions usually leads to regrets.
Instead, turn your focus toward reaching constructive and healthy solutions.
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