Social and Cultural Norms, Emotions, and the Limitations of Language in Coaching

This chapter explores how social and cultural norms influence our emotions and perceptions, referencing the book 'How Emotions Are Made' to illustrate how emotions are constructed and vary across cultures. It discusses the nuances and shades of meaning in emotions across different languages and highlights the limitations of language in accurately describing feelings and sensations. The chapter also emphasizes the significance of observation and noticing trends in athletes' experiences rather than relying solely on models and theories in coaching.