Аннотация
The article touches upon the problem of self-regulation of mental states of the elderly. The features of the emotional state of elderly people are described. Variants of effective self-regulation are proposed, the causes of negative states and ways to overcome them are analyzed. Purpose of the research: analysis of the emotional state of people over 60 and a way to successfully overcome the internal crisis through self-regulation. The article describes the initial results of a study of 20 respondents. The total number is planned in the amount of 80 people, the methods used in the study are listed. The article identifies the fulcrum, thanks to which an elderly person can cope with his inner experiences and find peace and harmony