276: Emotional Prep: How to Find Calm First So You Can Process Your Feelings

Ever feel like your emotions take over and you find yourself wondering why you reacted the way you did? Today I want to introduce you to something I call “emotional prep” which can help you calm your emotions, build emotional confidence, and find peace within the chaos so you can move from a sympathetic to a parasympathetic state.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[01:58] Why is it Challenging to Process Our Emotions in The Moment?[04:14] Have You Ever Wanted to Have a Different Emotional Reaction or Thought “I Should Have Said __” After The Fact?[07:42] God Has Given Us The Ability to Switch Between Two Operating Systems - Fight or Flight and Rest & Digest[11:13] Emotional Prep Tools For Our Physical Self [15:05] Emotional Prep Tools For Our Spiritual Self [18:04] Emotional Prep Tools For Our Intellectual Self [19:27] What Are Some Tools That Calm Your Emotions? If You Want More Ways to Find Calm, Join The Book Launch Team for Emotional Confidence!RESOURCES:Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to join the launch team for my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12th!Need a simple, biblical way to manage overwhelm + stress? Christian meditation is a scientifically proven tool to soothe the nerves + connect with God to restore the soul. Get my Christian Meditations for Daily Calm resource to help you bring more calm into your life. RELATED EPISODES:All Episodes About Emotions271: (New Book!) Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science + Scripture272: Healing from the Shame of Unprocessed Emotions in Your Life and Relationships273: Overcome the Fear of Managing Emotions with 4 Empowering Truths274: Are Emotions Sinful? How Can We Honor Emotions While Also Honoring Biblical Truth?275: How Can I Name What I’m Feeling (When My Emotions Feel So Overwhelming)?Send us Fan Mail