Emotion regulation

/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən ˌɹɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun

Definition

The processes by which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they experience and express them.

Etymology

From Latin 'emotio' (a moving out, stirring up) + 'regulare' (to control, direct). Concept formalized by James Gross in the 1990s.

Kelly Says

Emotion regulation is your brain's thermostat for feelings — it helps you turn down anger, boost courage, and manage the emotional temperature.

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