Self-Regulation 101: Managing Your Emotions Before They Manage You

Let’s be real. Staying calm when everything around you feels chaotic sounds like a great idea… until someone cuts you off mid-sentence, your inbox is on fire, or that one teammate says that thing again.

Let’s crush the misconception. Self-regulation isn’t about being stoic or pretending you’re fine when you’re not. It’s about recognizing what’s happening inside of you, and choosing how you want to respond, rather than reacting on autopilot.

And it’s one of the most underrated leadership skills out there.