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This popular emotional advice might backfire

This popular emotional advice might backfire

Update: 2025-09-05
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What if everything you’ve heard about managing emotions is wrong? Psychologist and author Ethan Kross challenges popular emotional advice, like the idea that venting is always helpful or that we should avoid emotions at all costs. He explains that regulation isn’t about quick fixes or staying in the moment constantly. Instead, it’s about building a flexible toolkit.

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This popular emotional advice might backfire

This popular emotional advice might backfire

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