The Importance of Emotional Stability
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The Importance of Emotional Stability

Emotional Stability Affects Everyone

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Emotions are by far the most powerful force that influence actions. Action in turn affects the people around you. Therefore, the way you feel influences how you react and how you think of a particular situation. Emotional stability is important because it not improves your life but also the lives of your friends. However, in order to understand emotional stability first you must know the definition. It means a person's “ability to remain calm or even keel when faced with pressure or stress.” Regardless of the circumstances and when presented with a problem, you are able to maintain calm and not let your emotions control your actions.

In college you make many friends. Some may share different opinions from your own and others may believe in the exact opposite. However, you do not react to listening to such different views in an aggressive manner. A simple conversation to discuss the value in each other’s opinion is the best way to react to such a scenario. Therefore, just as critical as knowing the definition of emotional stability, it is also essential to understand what it means to be emotionally unstable; it signifies “someone who is emotionally unstable is more volatile, which means the person faces an increased risk of reacting with violent or harmful behaviors when provoked.”

So what can you do to more emotionally stable? Here are a few tips:

1. Be aware of what topics arouse you.

If you know that a conversation about military service is especially valuable and sensitive to you, then you should let your friends know. Your support system for college is mainly them, people who you turn to when you need help and to have a fun time. Therefore, your friends should understand what you are particularly sensitive to so that they can help you work on not responding emotionally to future discussions.

2. Do not be afraid to admit that you need help.

Emotional instability can be somewhat embarrassing. The vital message to remember is that you have family and friends that can and will help you. Overcoming fear and seeking assistance is the most crucial step in starting to better yourself and be more emotionally stable.

3. Practice some techniques that calm you down.

They may include yoga, breathing exercises, swimming, taking a warm shower, etc. These are all particularly calming and relaxing ways. Your mood is paramount because the more relaxed you are, the more likely you are to perceive any given situation in a calmer manner and with more constructive intentions.

Emotional stability is a concept that affects all of us. There are things and subjects that simply anger us. However, exhibiting self-control, calmness and emotional stability is the best way to resolve such problems in a constructive and productive manner. It is never too late to improve your emotional stability; reflect and see if you can improve it!

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