- We've all heard the term, but what does it actually mean? And how the hell do you do it? Let's start with Regulation. Definition: to control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly. 

 

Emotional regulation is the ability to control the speed at which you react after experiencing an emotion, or a series of emotions.

 

- In turn, you have the conscious choice to respond with intention, instead of simply reacting with mindlessness.

 

- There are many different regulation techniques and practices. But they're all designed to do the same thing. To help you pause between emotion and reaction in order to take control of your experience, and choose to respond.