EP. 37 Strengthening Emotional Regulation - Essential Skill #5 for Professionals Lead with Less

In this episode of Lead With Less, I explore the fifth and final essential skill that professionals need: Emotional Regulation – the ability to recognise, understand, and manage your emotional and energetic state.I was never really good at this, but as I stepped up in my career and tried to outgrow very unhealthy personal life behaviours, I relied heavily on emotional regulation and my ability to do it, especially in really hard situationsIf this is something that you’re struggling with too, today’s episode will provide you with practical strategies to help you start increasing your emotional regulation, leading to positive change and a greater sense of control.

In this episode you will learn:


Why emotional regulation is so important
What the connection is between emotional intelligence and regulation
The role self-awareness plays in stress management
Why you need to create space for reflection and responsiveness
How to notice bodily sensations and emotional shifts
What it means to expand emotional vocabulary 
What reduces your emotions power over reactions
Ways to create sustained happiness, resilience, and fulfilment

 

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