Does it fit the facts?#
Emotional RegulationWeek 3When the emotion doesn’t fit the facts, doing the opposite action can help to alleviate it.
| Emotion | It “fits the facts” when: | Opposite action |
|---|---|---|
| Fear | There is a threat to you or someone you care about. | FACE it. |
| Anger | There is a threat/insult to yourself or someone/group of people you care about. | Leave the situation, do something nice instead, or try to empathise with their point of view. |
| Sadness | You have lost something or someone permanently, or things aren’t what you want/hoped for/expected. | Get active, avoid isolating yourself, and celebrate your achievements. |
| Love | Loving a person or animal in a way that enhances your life, the lives of those around you, and helps you to attain your goals. | Spend some time apart. |
| Shame | Being rejected by a person or group you care about, or a private/personal characteristic is made public. | Don’t apologise. |
| Guilt | Your behaviour breaks your own morals or rules. | Just be yourself, and express yourself how you want to. |