In his new book "Shift: Managing Your Emotions So They Don't Manage You," psychologist Ethan Kross emphasizes that individuals can regulate their emotional responses, particularly following experiences like breakups. Kross argues that emotions serve as useful navigational tools but can become problematic if experienced too intensely or not enough. He suggests there's value in strategically avoiding confronting emotions immediately. Instead of resorting only to confrontation or perpetual avoidance, Kross proposes a balance, allowing individuals the flexibility to handle their feelings in a way that serves them best.
You can prolong or shorten the time we spend in an emotional response, or go from one emotion to another one, offering control over our feelings.
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