Re:Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer
by sethammons on Thursday September 12, 2024 @12:12AM
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> Can we really expect people to be constantly "on" and aware of their emotional impact on others?
Of course we can and should. Emotional regulation is a sign of maturity and being an adult. Children should be practicing emotional control.
Can you be mentally and emotionally wrung out and grace given for emotional outbursts? Sometimes. I also have punched a wall when I stubbed my toe. We should expect me to not lash out at the door and it can still be understandable why I did.
Of course we can and should. Emotional regulation is a sign of maturity and being an adult. Children should be practicing emotional control.
Can you be mentally and emotionally wrung out and grace given for emotional outbursts? Sometimes. I also have punched a wall when I stubbed my toe. We should expect me to not lash out at the door and it can still be understandable why I did.