A Slight Change of Plans The Case Against ‘Feeling Your Feelings’
Mar 3, 2025
Join psychologist Ethan Kross, an expert in emotion science and author of 'Shift,' as he challenges the notion that emotions are simply good or bad. He emphasizes the importance of viewing emotions as valuable signals that can guide behavior. Kross debunks the myth that we must fully engage with negative feelings to move past them. Instead, he shares practical strategies for emotional regulation and highlights how music and scent can be used effectively to enhance emotional well-being.
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Emotions as Valuable Signals
- Emotions are valuable signals that carry important information but should not be viewed as simply good or bad.
- When emotions overwhelm and interfere with goals, learning to regulate them can improve well-being.
Childhood Emotion Regulation Predicts Success
- Managing emotions well in childhood predicts better life outcomes like career success and health in adulthood.
- This ability is malleable, and people can improve their emotion regulation skills over time.
Flexible Emotion Regulation Strategy
- Avoid the myth that you must fully immerse and persist in negative feelings to heal.
- Use flexible, strategic emotion regulation by sometimes taking breaks and returning later with a calmer mind.
