contrary motion,

a simple way to keep your emotions in check.

step 1. choose a distinct object or abstract matter that you can imagine, with little or no problem, in your head.

step 2. run that imagination over continuously until your mind knows exactly what to focus on, when you want it to

step 3. every time your control over your emotion wavers, summon that image into your mind. here is the tricky part. it will not, no, it will NOT be easy forming that image. hence, you will need to 'space out' but of course you do not just stop what you are doing or supposed to do. nevertheless, you will need absolute concentration. of course you will need to plant the idea first. i will explain a little more later by giving an example.

step 4. feed all your emotions into it. let control flow back to you. tadaa. remain calm.

yupp here is my example, my image is a candle. a white candle, with a blue flame. i would let my sense for details fill the empty gaps and then slowly i would set every emotion that i need not aflame.

you laugh, but it works :D