Namibia Future Media Nova 1035 - Karlien on Nova

Emotional Regulation

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You weren’t born knowing how to manage big emotions.
Most of us weren’t taught.
Emotional regulation is a skill — not a personality trait.
And skills can be learned.
Pause. Breathe. Name it. Understand it.
Respond — don’t react.
26 Feb 5AM English South Africa Music Commentary · Society & Culture

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