No Stupid Questions 46. How Can You Stop Feeling So Irritable?
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Nov 2, 2025 Hosts delve into the causes of irritability, sharing personal stories and exploring internal versus external triggers. They discuss emotional regulation strategies, including situation modification and the importance of self-awareness. The conversation shifts to impatience, examining its roots in childhood and its implications on social interaction. Strategies for managing interruptions in conversations are suggested, alongside insights into the evolutionary purposes of irritability. It’s an engaging exploration of emotions and how to navigate them.
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Winter Slump Caused Her Irritability
- Angela Duckworth describes a February of low activity, poor sleep, and becoming a “cranky potamus.”
- She links reduced steps and bad sleep to increased irritability and mood swings.
Family Coexistence Fueled Daily Friction
- Angela describes frequent conflict with her daughter Amanda over trivial household messes.
- Amanda living at college reduced daily friction and Angela’s irritability.
Change The Situation To Lower Tension
- If a relationship reliably causes irritation, change the situation or spend less time together.
- Scientists call this situation modification, a powerful emotion-regulation tool.
