Ep 82: Executive Function Series #4 Emotional Control

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhdIn this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share the transformative moment that changed my emotional reactivity and the practical strategies that helped me go from explosive to calm, even in triggering situations.📌 Key Topics:My personal journey with emotional dysregulation in relationshipsThe critical connection between emotional control and other executive functionsWhy suppressing emotions is like holding a beach ball underwaterHow naming emotions creates the pause that prevents reactivityBreaking free from negative thought spirals with simple redirectionThe power of processing emotions in real-time rather than bottling them up🗣️ Featured Quote: "I remember the exact moment that I caught myself before reacting for the first time. That pause changed everything."💡 Strategy Breakdown:Name the emotion to ground yourself and gain clarityUse the "Or I could be thinking" technique to break thought spiralsProcess with unfiltered thought downloads using the "AND" techniqueTry tapping for anxiety and emotional regulation support🎯 Coming Up Next: Join us next week as we continue our executive function series with more practical strategies.🔑 Key Takeaway: Emotional control isn't about suppressing feelings—it's about developing awareness, creating space between trigger and response, and responding intentionally rather than reacting impulsively.Connect with Mande: Learn more about private coaching with Mande: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/services/Free Resources: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/freeresources/ Website: https://www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/learntothrivewithadhd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learntothrivewithadhd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learntothrivewithadhd/#executivefunctions #adhd #emotionalregulation #emotionalcontrol #adhdsupport #adhdstrategies #adhdcommunity #emotionaldysregulation #adhdemotionsClick here for full show notes.Send us Fan MailCLICK HERE for more resources. We're on this journey together!