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Emotion Regulation skills require daily practice to keep emotions in check and behavior under control. These skills are the crux of making lasting changes that define new behavior patterns and a new personality.
Emotion Regulation skills become part of our daily lifestyle; they become our way of being.
PLEASE Skills (self-care such as sleep, exercise, and nutrition) require daily attention whether or not we are experiencing emotional dysregulation. It does not make sense to wait for a crisis to occur before taking our medication or deciding to get a full night’s sleep.
Reciting daily affirmations is another important skill that definitely will not help us in a crisis. However, positive affirmations help to shift our mindset, change our attitude, and temper negative thoughts in our everyday life. With this practice, a crisis may be avoided entirely.
Daily mindfulness or meditation practice keeps our minds quiet and aware. We manage a stressful situation effectively when our minds are calm and relaxed. We obviously cannot meditate in the heat of a crisis. However, a daily practice of mindfulness provides a mindset to address stressful moments effectively.
Other skills such as checking the facts or opposite action occur in the moment. These skills become available for use when we practice them through visualization or role play. We have to think of them daily and keep them in awareness so that they are available when needed. One of the key functions of the diary card is to look at the list of skills daily and consider how they could be utilized in everyday life.
Effective application of Emotional Regulation skills depends on a daily commitment to their use and willingness to change.