32. Stop trying to control your emotions! Control your reaction instead...

We waste so much time and energy - and cause ourselves more stress and anxiety - trying to control our emotions. Emotions are automatic, so good luck controlling them without a lot of therapeutic work.  What you do have control over, however, are the thoughts and behaviors in response to those emotions.  Drawing on past work with suicidal teens and even some High School biochemistry (yes, really), this episode explains the best way to accept your emotions, change your reactions, and create a life full of health and happiness. As always, if this episode resonates with you and you want some help resolving your stress, schedule a free session with me directly from my calendar:https://www.thetailoredquill.com/freesessioninfo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thetailoredquill.substack.com