We all have certain things we do to cope with uncomfortable emotions like anxiety, embarrassment, sadness, and anger. But if we're not careful, those emotions can lead to poor decisions if we don't manage them well.
| |  | | How to Reduce Uncomfortable Feelings So You Can Think Clearly | | | | As your emotions go up, your ability to think clearly goes down. That's why you might say or do things you later regret when you feel angry. And it's also why you might reach for an unhealthy coping skill to get immediate relief when your anxiety skyrockets. | Uncomfortable emotions, like anxiety, embarrassment, sadness, and anger, can be tough to tolerate. And if we're not careful, those emotions can lead to poor decisions if we don't manage them well.
We all have certain things we do to cope with uncomfortable emotions. You might pick up your phone to ward off boredom. Or you might eat when you feel lonely.
Sometimes, the coping skills we use work well in the moment. They reduce the intensity of our feelings. But, those same coping skills can easily introduce bigger problems into our lives.
It's important to evaluate your coping skills every once in a while and make sure you're using healthy strategies to deal with uncomfortable emotions.
From drawing to running, there are many healthy ways you can manage your emotions. The goal isn't to make uncomfortable emotions go away altogether though. The goal is to reduce them enough that you can think clearly. Then, you can make healthier decisions for yourself.
On today's Friday Fix, I explain how to identify your current coping skills and I outline healthy coping strategies you can start experimenting with. | | | | | | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. | | A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 | | | | | | | 
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