2936: How to Feel Better When You Have No Control Over the Situation by Erica Layne on Emotional Regulation

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2936: Erica Layne shares a powerful reminder that when life feels out of control, our thoughts, not the circumstances, are what shape our emotional experience. Through a personal story about her son, she illustrates how reclaiming ownership of our thinking can transform anger into trust, compassion, and peace. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ericalayne.co/feel-better-when-you-have-no-control/ Quotes to ponder: "When something happens that’s out of our control, it’s so easy to feel like the victim of it." "When we remember that our thoughts about the situation are entirely our own, we put power back in our hands. We have something we can influence." "There are two ways to feel better in your life: #1 is to change your circumstances, and #2 is to change how you’re thinking about those circumstances." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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