208: 7 Questions for When You Feel Like You're Going to Lose It

How do we find calm in moments where we feel like we’re going to “lose it?” Managing emotions can be a difficult task, especially when managing anger and other high-stress emotions. We’ve been covering some bigger topics like depression and anxiety on the podcast, and today I wanted to share some very practical emotional coping skills that I use every day to calm myself down in moments of anger and frustration. Listen in as we discuss 7 questions to ask yourself in these moments, as well as what you can do to help yourself stay calm and show up for your people, yourself, and for God in a way that honors Him.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[01:55] Question #1 for managing emotions: Have I eaten yet?[03:13] Question #2 for managing emotions: Have I had enough water?[04:49] Question #3 for managing emotions: Have I moved my body recently?[07:42] Question #4 for managing emotions: How are my sleep habits?[13:24] Question #5 for managing emotions: What needs to be processed?[17:00] Question #6 for managing emotions: What lies might I be telling myself about what I'm experiencing?[18:31] Question #7 for managing emotions: How can I use A.D.D. to help me process?[22:16] A question specifically for women when managing emotionsRESOURCES:Calm Your Anxiety Mindset Tool KitMENTIONED AND OTHER RELATED EPISODES:Ep 204: 6 Questions to Ask When Your Emotions Feel OverwhelmingEp 192: 3 Everyday Mindset Skills for More Emotional StabilityEp 152: How to Lose Weight + Love Your Body Better by Letting Go of Toxic Thoughts with Wendie PettEp 157: Mindset Coaching: "Self-sabotage: Why can't I stop turning to food as comfort?" with Angela Write a 5-Star Rating and Review and Get a Free Gift: 50 “I Am” Declarations ($47 value)!If you love this podcast, would you take a second to write a five star rating and review? If so, I’d love to send you a free gift: the 50 ‘I Am’ Declarations. This is an audio and written statement of who we are in Christ, and includes Bible verses and powerful statements about identity that you can proclaim over your life. To get the free gift ($47 value), take a screenshot of your five star rating and review and then email that screenshot to [email protected], and we’ll send you access to the resource! Thank you again for helping us get the word out about the podcast in a bigger way!Send us Fan Mail