Feeling upset is natural. It comes automatically when things do not favor or do not turn out to be the way one thought they would. However, the phase should be temporary and not something that stretches over to a long period of time. It is very essential to learn how to control one’s feeling of being upset over matters or things, because being too depressed could hamper your behavior and thus, your regular mode of living.

How to Control Your Feelings When Upset

• The best way is to take a deep breath and count backwards numbers, from 10 to 1. It would make you calmer. Now, if you are upset with someone, pick up the phone and talk to the person whom you are upset with and clarify all the issues.

• You can call your friends. Have long chats with them or even plan the day out. Catch up with them and do things which you loved doing.

• Write a list of things which make you upset and things which irritate you and then tear the page and throw it in the dustbin or even go for burning the page up!

• If you have the habit of maintaining a diary, write all that you are feeling right now. You might realize that you are feelings 10 times better after doing it.

• Do things which you enjoy. Indulge in your favorite past time like singing, dancing, cooking, listening to music, reading or going for a walk.

• Make a list of things that you are good at and things which you enjoy doing. Refreshing your mind with your own positive qualities and things which you are best at. This would help you regain your spirit.

• Play a game or a sport you love. It would lighten your heart and would give a boost to your spirit.