Feel Quote by Carolyn Mahaney
““To do the opposite of what you feel may feel like the hardest thing to do, but it has an immediate effect.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Emotional Regulation, 2022
Choosing actions contrary to fleeting emotions can produce rapid, decisive outcomes despite discomfort.
In simple terms: Act against feelings for quick results.
Control impulses for immediate impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stressful negotiations
- personal habit change
- emergency response
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you acted opposite to your feeling and what happened?
- Can you balance impulse control with authentic self‑expression?
May lead to neglecting genuine intuition or long‑term wellbeing.