Have you ever wished you had taken a ‘heat-check’ before you did or said something without thinking especially to a loved one? Ever felt guilty and wanted to take back a hasty decision, uncontrolled outburst or random rushed reaction? Have you been in situation where you had to maintain a calm demeanor during difficult times and respond in a considerable manner?

Do you wish you were one of those? I definitely do! As much as one wants to remain calm and regulate themselves, managing each person’s expectations right from parents, siblings, bosses, colleagues, friends and even to house-help- it becomes challenging, and we lose our calm. I have faced this a number of times. But 2 things that has worked for me has been

1. To take a PAUSE- It could be a simple silence for few seconds between conversations, but it can make an immense difference to the quality of your response.
2. ART- Dabbling with colors and creating something on canvas has helped reach a calmer state of mind. Art has definitely become a medium of expression and self-regulation.

 What is a self-regulation practice that has given you results?