Another important part of emotional intelligence is self-regulation. According to Very Well Mind this means the ability to manage your emotions. Someone once said, 'your emotions are like a toddler, you can't let them drive and you can't put them in the boot.' Learning self-regulation is like teaching the toddler to drive. One way to develop self-regulation is to learn to distract yourself. The good thing about uncomfortable emotions is that they pass. Sometimes they last a long time but they don't last forever. When you use distraction to cope with emotional distress, it's like putting something in the fridge to cool it down. It's still there but it's not as hot. When you're at school or work it might be difficult to distract yourself. Here are some suggestions though it depends on your school policies:

• Go for a short walk - ask to go to the bathroom
• Talk to someone - a trusted teacher of school chaplain or counsellor
• Use a fidget toy
• Journal
• Draw
• Do some deep breathing.

Here are some ideas if you're at home:

• Shoot some hoops
• Get out in nature
• Have a shower or bath
• Listen to some music
• Watch funny Youtube videos
• Create something
• Talk to a friend.

These mini infinity cubes are both a great mindful activity when you make them and when you use them. Brick Ultra has an easy YouTube tutorial that you can watch below.

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I have walked in many other people's shoes by reading autobiographies and biographies - I've learnt what it is to lose someone you love, live with a disability, overcome extreme obstacles, learnt resilience, and achieved great things. I'm constantly inspired by these stories. One of the encouraging things is that they are people like me, achieving extraordinary things. These personal stories can transport you to any time and any place. I highly recommend borrowing a biography from the library and reading it today!