With everything going on right now in the world, it's tough to get a grip on your emotional responses to things that wouldn't typically receive that same response in more "normal" times. It's important we make a significant effort though, and keep our emotions in check. We all have a dominant emotion that takes over in challenging circumstances. It might be anger, anguish, fear or frustration. Keeping emotions in check keeps mental strength regulated so we don’t become reactionary when emergency situations arise. Mental strength is disciplining the brain to think rationally. Sometimes it means taking a quick step back to gather yourself before tackling the situation. A person with out of control emotions is no help to anyone. Breathe. Count. Focus on tangible objects. Mental strength is forged through emotional control.