Be aware of your body and notice when these characteristics begin to change. This indicates that you are responding emotionally, and allows you to moderate your response appropriately.
[header] How to manage fluctuating emotions [title] Recognize what an emotional response feels like. [step] The physical aspect of an emotional response is characterized by a change in breathing, heart rate, blood flow, and muscle tension. This response is in reaction to a thought or event, and is accompanied by an emotional feeling.