99. Emotional Regulation: Create a Calm Confident Environment

<p>Everyone experiences a variety of emotions throughout the day. Whether it’s anxiety before a dentist appointment, excitement when we find $20 in our pocket, or disappointment when our favorite coffee cup breaks, emotions come and go—and it’s entirely normal.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>There’s no such thing as a good or bad emotion. They’re just feelings that come and go like clouds passing in the sky.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>But for some people, emotions aren’t always just clouds—they’re storms that ravage the land, causing destruction in their wake. </p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>When people experience emotions more intensely and frequently than normal, to the detriment of their relationships with others, it means they struggle with what’s called emotional regulation.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>Emotional regulation is the ability to control your emotional state. It’s understanding that emotions impact behavior and then taking the appropriate  action to alter the intensity of your emotional experience.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>So, when a teacher shows up late, someone who practices good emotional regulation would recognize the anger that arises and let it pass before it negatively affects the way they respond.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>On the other hand, someone who struggles with emotional regulation might become consumed by the anger and take their emotions out on the teacher, potentially damaging the goodwill between them.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>As a leader, you’ve probably seen your fair share of instances like these. And maybe you’ve felt frustrated by someone’s inability to keep their emotions in check and simply follow the protocol.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>The problem is, an SOP can’t change the way a person’s nervous system has been trained to react in tense situations. </p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>So, what can you do to help your staff better regulate their emotions and transform your center’s culture?</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p>In this week’s podcast episode, we’ll explore the answer to that