I know this may sound scary and uncomfortable, but instead of fearing our emotions (which have NO power to actually make bad things happen) what if we tried soothing that feeling instead.

1- Imagine holding your feeling like it is a baby that needs calming.

2- Calming a distraught baby involves compassion and focus. Babies can tell when we are either frustrated or do not want to be with them in the moment.

3- Our feelings are like babies: They too can tell when we either reject them or are not fully present with them.

4- Holding your feeling and being mindful of it will usually cause it to diminish in intensity. If not, consider distraction skills.