Self-control and emotional stability

When you find yourself in a situation that makes you nervous, how do you most often react?

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I am trying to remain calm and consciously control my reactions. I begin to think about all possible scenarios and often get stuck in my thoughts. My body reacts before my mind – my heart rate increases, I start to sweat. I'm looking for someone who can help me resolve the situation or provide me with support. At first, I try to ignore the problem, but later all the anxiety hits me.

How do you approach unexpected changes in life?

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I perceive them as a challenge and I try to adapt them to my advantage. At first, I feel uncertainty, but after a while, I come to terms with it. Changes unsettle me, and I need time to come to terms with them. I am looking for reasons why the change should not occur, and I am trying to prevent it. I act as if nothing is happening, but internally it bothers me.

How would your loved ones describe you when you are facing great stress?

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I act calmly, even though I might be experiencing tension inside. I am explosive and my emotions manifest immediately. I'm trying to pretend that everything is fine, but later the stress shows in another aspect of my life. I avoid people so I can deal with the situation in my own way. I surround myself with people and seek support to cope with the situation.

If something doesn't go according to your expectations, what is your first reaction?

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I am looking for alternative solutions and trying to gain control of the situation. I feel frustration, but I'm trying to put it out of my mind as soon as possible. I blame myself or others for failure. I will completely close myself off and I need time to process. I think about it for a long time and wonder what I could have done differently.

If someone nearby is experiencing a strong emotion (sadness, anger), how do you react?

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I remain calm and try to provide him support. I quickly absorb his emotions and it affects my state. I don't know how to react, and often I withdraw into the background. I'm trying to divert attention or lighten the situation. My reactions depend on the relationship I have with a given person.

How do you approach negative thoughts?

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I will acknowledge them, but I will not let them influence my decision-making. I often get tangled in them and find it hard to get rid of them. I ignore them and try to think of something else. I share them with someone to process them better. I am looking for evidence that would either refute or confirm them.

When someone is unfairly angry at you, how do you react?

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I am calmly trying to explain the situation. I am getting angry back and defending myself. I feel sadness and doubt about myself. I completely withdraw and try to avoid further conflict. I am trying to steer the topic to something neutral to calm the situation down.

What do you do when you feel that something is weighing on you emotionally?

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I take a moment to calm down and consciously work with my emotions. I will release my energy through physical activity or creative work. I'm trying not to talk about it and push it down. I'm looking for someone to talk to about it. I will close myself off and wait for it to pass.

How do you feel when you have to make a difficult decision?

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I keep my composure and consider all options. I am afraid that I will make a mistake, and so I hesitate with the decision. I decide impulsively and only then deal with the consequences. I would rather leave the decision to someone else. I am looking for as much information as possible until I feel confident enough.

How do you react to failure or a mistake you made?

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I will learn from this and try to fix it in the future. I have been thinking about it for a long time and blaming myself. I refuse to deal with it and I'm moving on. I feel shame and avoid situations where it could happen again. I'm looking for ways to apologize or make amends.

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