Feelings Quote by Amy Morin
“Most of us are never educated about feelings. Instead, we're expected to learn socially acceptable ways to deal with feelings by watching the people around us. But the truth is, many people don't role model healthy ways to deal with feelings.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Amy Morin on emotional intelligence, 2023
People learn to manage emotions mainly by observing others, yet many role models demonstrate unhealthy coping, leading to widespread emotional illiteracy.
In simple terms: We learn feelings from others, but often bad examples.
Key Takeaway
Seek healthy emotional role models.
Themes
education
emotions
social learning
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advisory
inspirational
When to use this quote
- schools
- family settings
- workplaces
- media consumption
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional intelligence
modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you turn to for healthier emotional guidance?
- What habits can you adopt to improve emotional health?
A Different Perspective
Positive role models are not always accessible.
