Difficult emotions can get under your skin if you're not careful. Sport and performance consultant Jessica Garza calls this the "jumping cholla effect," inspired by a sneaky kind of cactus that detaches and burrows its spines into unsuspecting passersby. In this empowering talk, she shares four mood-regulating strategies to help you gain self-awareness of your feelings, avoid catching other people's emotions and perform at your peak -- whatever the prickly situation may be.

Jessica Garza: How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people 

How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people 

Emotional contagion can sabotage performance; learning to regulate one's emotions is key to maintaining peak performance.

Cognitive reappraisal and acceptance are pivotal strategies for controlling emotions, crucial for navigating prickly interactions.

Balancing cognitive reappraisal with acceptance empowers individuals to manage emotional triggers and enhance life and relationships.