211// Emotional dysregulation and how it makes it hard for you to meet your health goals

Episode description: When it comes to our health, and eating specifically, you may find yourself coping the same way. We have talked about this topic in varying ways on previous podcast episodes so let’s dig a little deeper today. “Emotion regulation” - a person’s ability to control, regulate, or manage how we respond to an experience that is emotional to us “Emotion dysregulation” is the term used to describe an inability to regularly use healthy strategies to diffuse or moderate negative emotions. While all people occasionally use less than ideal emotion regulation strategies, individuals who regularly experience what feels like overwhelming, intense negative emotions are much more likely to rely on unhealthy strategies. Emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are all linked together thoughts – what is triggering the problem emotions – what are you feeling Behaviors – what do you do as a result Why is emotional regulation important. When it comes to our whole health, having emotional dysregulation can lead to things that take you away from achieving your health goals: Today we review strategies to help manage our feelings/emotions so that you can start meeting the health goals you desire. Show Notes: Parenting (cornell.edu) Emotion Regulation: Definition + 21 Strategies to Manage Emotions - The Berkeley Well-Being Institute (berkeleywellbeing.com) Keywords: motivate, self-care, tips, taking care of yourself Grab your FREEBIE BELOW Five simple things you can do today to keep yourself healthy for tomorrow? As we age, our health and well-being become a bigger focus in our life. You may be worried that it's too late. But there is still hope!!! Discover the health changes you can make today to preserve your health for tomorrow. https://upbeat-hustler-2294.ck.page/06d0e2ccf9 Where can you find us? https://triciard.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wholehealthempower/