Too often we are met with big feelings. Big feelings are the emotions that don’t sit very well inside us and result into discord within us. Feeling distressed, anger and resentment, rage and frustration, etc are some of the emotions that come under big feelings. Knowing how to navigate when faced with these emotions will help us when we are dysregulated.

Recognizing and acknowledging these big feelings is the first step towards healing and regulation. By accepting our emotions, we can begin to process and release them, rather than letting them simmer and boil over.

So, how can we navigate these big feelings? Here are some strategies to help you cope:

!. Breathe your way

Breathing techniques, yoga, pranayam, and box breathing are some of the grounding techniques to avoid heart palpitations and anxiety when emotionally triggered. Inhaling and exhaling essential oils like lavender is an instant calm hack to reduce the mental chatter and allow you to respond rather than react to the situations.

2. Go old school: Use Pen and Paper

Pen is mightier than sword – Did this proverb ring a bell? They don’t say this for nothing. Writing is better way to manage our feelings than picking up the battles.

Writing the thoughts on paper can do a lot good when we are stuck in a overthinking loop. Articulating and expressing the triggers will provide a time gap to recover from feelings of distress and help you manage depressive thoughts. Sit with a pen and paper in your calm corner and write what disturbs you to gain control of the situation.

3. Say the magic word: THANK YOU

Thank you is a magic word which we all have learnt since good old days. Thank you attracts more such moments to be thankful for. The more you are grateful for something will pave way for the positivity to surface more in your life. Light an essential oil tea light candle or use a diffuser, grab a diary, write five things that you are grateful for and chant some positive affirmations. This will help you identify the things that you should be content about and boost your self-esteem.

4. Relax, Rejuvenate and Restore: Switch to Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a natural and calming way to exercise self-regulation. Essential oils like patchouli, lavender, frankincense, chamomile etc have a meditative effect. Using it to soothe your frayed nerves is easy too. You can add a calming essential oil to your bath or use a diffused during bedtime, or even much better grab a relax therapeutic blend and apply it to your pulse point or pillow before sleep. Also, aromatherapy activates  your parasympathetic nervous system and boosts your sleep, making you sufficiently rested and ready to take over the following day.

5. Be patient and consistent

Regulating your emotions is not a overnight job but it takes time to know what works for you. These are the best 5 hacks to try out and incorporate in your routine. However, staying consistent with each of the above and combining them in your routine will bring your back  to homeostasis.

Don’t let suppressed emotions control your well-being! Regain balance with our self-regulation hacks and discover a healthier you!

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How do you cope with mental distress? Share your coping mechanisms in comments.