Opposite Action#
Emotional RegulationWeek 3It’s very easy to react to a familiar emotion in the same way as usual. When we do this, we get ‘stuck’ and nothing changes. Changing what we want to do, into something we need to do, is the key to a true change.
| Emotion | Urge | Opposite action |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety/Fear | Avoid | Approach |
| Sadness | Withdraw | Get active |
| Anger | Attack/defend | Be calm/diffuse/withdraw |
| Envy | Sabotage or criticise | Be grateful |
| Jealousy | Accuse/spy on | Let go of control |
| Guilt | To repair | Be open/accept |
| Shame | To hide | Approach |
| Irritation | Snap/argue | Show understanding |
| Disappointment | Destroy/sabotage | Make a new plan |
| Worry | Ruminate/recall | Distract self |
| Loneliness | Wallow/self-pity | Do something active |
| Depression | Hide away | Do something positive |
| Overwhelmed | Panic | Be mindful |
| Rejected | Get angry | Be kind to yourself |
| Criticised/put-down | Withdraw/hide | Get up and get on with it |
| Nervous | Avoid | Try it! |
| Apprehensive | Shy away | Approach |
| Isolated | Hide away | Go out |