Master Your Emotions with This 5-Minute Strategy

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Master Your Emotions with This 5-Minute Strategy

May 23, 2025 | Episode 5100Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Ready to take control of your emotional life? In this upbeat Friday episode, Scott shares his game-changing “How Do I Feel” strategy that he’s used for over 30 years. This simple yet powerful technique helps you predetermine your emotional responses before situations trigger unwanted feelings. Perfect for anyone who’s tired of letting unexpected moments ruin their day!

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Scott reveals how asking yourself “How do I want to feel?” before triggering situations transforms your emotional responses. He explains that taking five minutes to anticipate scenarios and decide on your feelings in advance removes the surprise element that causes emotional reactions. This strategy session approach has been part of Scott’s toolkit for decades and forms the basis of his coaching philosophy.

Key Takeaways

You are an emotional creature, and controlling your feelings puts you in control of your life.

Predetermining your emotional responses to potential triggers eliminates surprise, which typically causes adverse reactions.

The simple question, “How do I want to feel?” can shift you from reactionary mode to intentional living.

Memorable Quotes

“He who takes, or she who takes control of their emotions is the winner.”

“If you do that question, ‘How do I want to feel?’, you will change how you live your life.”

“When you’re not surprised, you don’t get triggered.”

Scott’s Three-Step Approach

1. Start your day by writing “How do I want to feel today?” and decide your emotional state.

2. Take 5 minutes to list potential trigger scenarios and predetermine how you’ll feel when they occur.

3. When unexpected events happen, ask yourself, “How do I want to feel right now?” to regain emotional control.

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