It is common for a person to experience not only positive, but also negative emotions, such as anger, irritability, aggressiveness. If he is unable to overcome them, if he allows them to splash out, especially with strangers, this at least makes an unpleasant impression. In the worst case, such incontinence can cross out his career advancement and jeopardize marriage. Therefore, it is very important for each person to be able to restrain negative emotions. How can this be achieved?
Instruction manual
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Master the technique of auto-suggestion. It is relatively uncomplicated, and with a certain desire and perseverance, you will soon learn to restrain yourself. A mental count, slow, deep breathing, meditation exercises - all this will effectively help in the fight against negative emotions.
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Make every effort to be less likely to find yourself in situations that can trigger a surge of negative emotions. For example, does an employee annoy you at work? Does he seem unbearably boring, stupid, lazy? If possible, keep communication with him to a minimum. Even better - try to objectively and calmly analyze what exactly its qualities do not suit you. Maybe you should speak frankly with him, explain yourself? Of course, in private, without extra ears. It is possible that the conversation will be useful for both of you.
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Try to look at yourself "from the side" as often as possible, and it is at the moment of a surge of emotions. Believe me, the sight you see will be so unsightly that at best you will experience embarrassment, and at worst - burning shame. You involuntarily want to restrain yourself, not to fall into such situations anymore.
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If you still feel that irritation (or rage) is boiling uncontrollably in you, if possible, quickly get distracted, shift your attention to something else. For a short time, leave the room, or look at the street outside the window, or ask someone a question. As a last resort, crumple a sheet of paper, break a pencil. These are quite acceptable forms of a surge of emotions; you are hardly condemned for them.
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Avoid contact with gloomy, gloomy people in every possible way. Refrain from watching TV shows of negative content (crime reports, reports about tragedies, natural disasters, etc.) Instead, try to get positive emotions as often as possible!
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Well, if none of the above measures bring any effect, then it is advisable for you to seek qualified psychological help.