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Feb 2024
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80 — How to Control Your Emotions So You...

Amy Morin
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Our emotions get the best of us sometimes. Whether your anxiety affects your decisions or your anger causes you to do things you later regret, emotion regulation skills can help you gain better control over your feelings. You don't have to be happy all the time. But you can develop strategies that can calm you down, cheer you up, or shift your emotional stat ... Show More
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