Healthy Emotional Management: Psychology

Emotional ManagementStudent’s NameDepartment, Institutional AffiliationCourse Code: Course NameInstructor’s NameDue DateEmotional ManagementIn philosophy and psychology, emotions are defined as the mental states which are brought along by neurophysiological changes manifesting in the form of feelings, thoughts, behavioral responses, and an accompanying degree of pleasure or displeasure. Emotions can be complex because they involve components such as cognitive processes, subjective experiences, expressive behaviors, instrumental behaviors, and psychophysiological changes. Individuals are exposed to various stimuli each day that can bring along various emotions. If people react extremely or inappropriately to such stimuli, they are likely to experience negative consequences which hinder their ability to fit well in social environments. Emotional management is therefore essential because it helps people to deal with problematic situations, enjoy a sense of autonomy, strengthen their interpersonal relationships, and enhance their self-esteem. Emotional management can be defined as the ability to deal with people and events constructively by accepting one’s emotions without necessarily assigning some value to them (Berridge, 2018). The term is also used interchangeably with emotional control, denoting the ability to regulate