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[[File:Emotional intelligence.png|thumbnail|350px|right|The five components of [[emotional intelligence]] are: [[self-awareness]], [[self-regulation]], [[motivation]], [[empathy]], and [[Interpersonal skills|social skills]].<ref>[https://www.mbaknol.com/modern-management-concepts/domains-of-emotional-intelligence/ Domains of Emotional Intelligence], MBA Knowledge Base</ref>]]
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[[File:Emotional intelligence.png|thumbnail|360px|right|The five components of [[emotional intelligence]] are: [[self-awareness]], [[self-regulation]], [[motivation]], [[empathy]], and [[Interpersonal skills|social skills]].<ref>[https://www.mbaknol.com/modern-management-concepts/domains-of-emotional-intelligence/ Domains of Emotional Intelligence], MBA Knowledge Base</ref>]]
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'''Emotional stability''' refers to an individual's ability to manage and express their emotions in a healthy, constructive and appropriate way, even when faced with stressful or challenging situations. It's about maintaining a sense of inner emotional balance and composure, rather than merely suppressing or denying their emotions. Individuals with emotional stability tend to be [[Mental toughness|mentally tough]], [[Psychological resilience|psychologically resilient]], adaptable, and able to handle life's ups and downs with a more optimal, balanced and realistic perspective.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=emotional+stability&oq=emotional+stability&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEINzY1NWowajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Emotional stability]</ref>
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'''Emotional stability''' refers to an individual's ability to manage and express their [[emotion]]s in a healthy, constructive and appropriate way, even when faced with [[stress]]ful or [[comfort zone|challenging situations]] (See: [[Emotional intelligence]] and [[Self-regulation]] and [[Stress management]]). It's about maintaining a sense of inner emotional balance and composure, rather than merely suppressing or denying their emotions (See also: [[Mindfulness (Psychology)|Mindfulness]]). People who are very emotionally stable tend to engage in [[self-reflection]] regularly and to have [[self-awareness]] so they are better able to exercise [[self-control]].
  
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== Academic and journal articles ==
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Emotional composure "refers to the ability to remain calm, collected, and in control of one's emotions, especially during stressful or challenging situations. It's not about suppressing emotions, but rather about managing them effectively and responding thoughtfully instead of [[Impulsivity|impulsively]]."<ref>
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*[https://www.google.com/search?q=emtional+composure&sca_esv=3be05775e303ceb9&sxsrf=AE3TifPlpIM8k70HClR0zkKEAXW2T-90lA%3A1755359332100&ei=ZKigaJb0BcuP0PEPs7LhKQ&ved=0ahUKEwiWtsWL14-PAxXLBzQIHTNZOAUQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=emtional+composure&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiEmVtdGlvbmFsIGNvbXBvc3VyZTIHEAAYgAQYDTIHEAAYgAQYDTIHEAAYgAQYDTIHEAAYgAQYDTIGEAAYDRgeMgYQABgNGB4yBhAAGA0YHjIIEAAYBRgNGB4yCBAAGAgYDRgeMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBUiiIlCODliKHXABeACQAQCYAZkBoAHICaoBBDAuMTC4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgmgApgIwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICDRAAGIAEGLADGEMYigXCAgYQABgHGB7CAgwQIxiwAhgnGEYY-QHCAgoQLhiABBjlBBgNwgIKEAAYgAQYsQMYDcICJBAAGLACGEYY-QEYlwUYjAUY3QQYRhj5ARj0Axj1Axj2A9gBAcICCBAAGIAEGKIEwgIFEAAY7wWYAwCIBgGQBgq6BgYIARABGBOSBwMxLjigB9xJsgcDMC44uAeSCMIHBzAuMS43LjHIBys&sclient=gws-wiz-serp Emotional composure]
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*[https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/2021/SEL-Maintaining-Composure.pdf Maintaining composure]
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*[https://archive.ph/ce5Ph#selection-2993.0-2993.58 7 Ways Leaders Maintain Their Composure in Difficult Times], Forbes, 2014
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*[https://hbr.org/2023/07/how-to-regain-your-composure-in-stressful-situations How to Regain Your Composure in Stressful Situations], Harvard Business Review, 2023
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*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/emotional-composure-silent-superpower-great-leaders-joseph-guilmette-yflte/ Emotional Composure Is the Silent Superpower of Great Leaders]
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*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trust-yourself/202502/how-to-maintain-your-composure-at-work How to Maintain Your Composure at Work] by Melody Wilding, LMSW</ref>
  
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"Emotional stability, self-reflection, self-awareness, and self-control are interconnected aspects of emotional intelligence, [[personal development]], and well-being. They involve understanding one's own emotions, regulating responses, and adapting to situations. Developing these skills can lead to improved relationships, better [[Decision making|decision-making]], and increased overall well-being."<ref>
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*[https://www.google.com/search?q=emotional+stability+and+self-reflection+and+self-awareness+and+self-control.&oq=emotional+stability+and+self-reflection+and+self-awareness+and+self-control.&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQLhhA0gEJMzQ4NDdqMGoxqAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Emotional stability and self-reflection and self-awareness and self-control]
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*[https://ggie.berkeley.edu/my-well-being/sel-for-adults-self-awareness-and-self-management/ SEL for Adults: Self-Awareness and Self-Management], Great Good in Education
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*[https://www.verywellmind.com/components-of-emotional-intelligence-27954385 Key Emotional Intelligence Skills], VeryWellMind.com
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*[https://www.leggup.com/articles/moving-from-self-awareness-to-self-control Moving from Self-Awareness to Self-Control]
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*[https://positivepsychology.com/self-awareness-matters-how-you-can-be-more-self-aware/ What Is Self-Awareness? (+5 Ways to Be More Self-Aware)] by Courtney E. Ackerman, MA.</ref>
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Individuals with emotional stability tend to be [[Mental toughness|mentally tough]], [[Psychological resilience|psychologically resilient]], [[Cognitive flexibility|adaptable]], and able to handle life's ups and downs with a more optimal, balanced, constructive, positive and [[Rational thinking|realistic perspective]] (See: [[Mindset]] and [[Attitude (psychology)|Attitude]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Peak performance]] and [[Flow state]]).<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=emotional+stability&oq=emotional+stability&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEINzY1NWowajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Emotional stability]</ref>
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Genuine [[Christianity|Christian]] [[faith]] is a very strong source of emotional stability as it provides [[virtue]], [[character]], a sense of inner strength, [[hope]], and resilience during challenging times.
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== Psychological factors contributing to emotional stability ==
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''See also:'' [[Mindfulness (Psychology)]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Cognitive therapy]] and [[Irrational thinking]] and [[Neuroticism]] and [[Conscientiousness]] and [[Psychological resilience]] and [[Self-esteem]] and [[Self-concept]] and [[Self-worth]]
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Psychological Factors contributing to emotional stability include:
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{{Cquote|[[Self-regulation|Self-Regulation]] Skills: The ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through techniques like [[Mindfulness (Psychology)|mindfulness]], [[cognitive therapy|cognitive reframing]], or emotional regulation strategies fosters stability. For example, cognitive-behavioral approaches help individuals challenge [[Irrational thinking|irrational thoughts]] that trigger emotional volatility.
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Personality Traits: Traits like low [[neuroticism]] and high [[conscientiousness]], as measured by the [[Big Five personality traits|Big Five personality model]], correlate with emotional stability. People with these traits tend to be less reactive to stress and more organized in their responses...
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[[Psychological resilience]], built through experiences of overcoming adversity or through learned [[optimism]], helps individuals maintain emotional equilibrium during challenges.
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[[Self-esteem]] and [[Self-concept]]: A positive, stable sense of [[self-worth]] buffers against emotional swings. Those with secure self-esteem are less likely to be destabilized by criticism or failure.<ref>[https://grok.com/chat/a9729e82-6777-4d5a-a0ee-b177ce2e285e What are the factors that cause emotional stability?]</ref>}}
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== Cognitive and behavioral factors contributing to emotional stability ==
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''See also:'' [[Problem solving]] and [[Decision making]] and [[Learned helplessness]] and [[Emotional intelligence]] and [[Empathy]] and [[Growth mindset]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Self-talk]] and [[Action orientation]] and [[Procrastination]] and [[Rumination (psychology)|rumination]]
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Cognitive and behavioral factors contributing to emotional stability include:
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{{Cquote|[[Problem solving|Problem-Solving Skills]]: Effective problem-solving reduces feelings of [[Learned helplessness|helplessness]], promoting emotional steadiness. Training in structured problem-solving has been shown to improve emotional outcomes in therapy settings.
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[[Emotional intelligence|Emotional Intelligence]] (EI): High EI, including the ability to recognize and manage one’s emotions and [[Empathy|empathize]] with others, correlates with greater emotional stability. EI training can enhance this trait.
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Coping Mechanisms: Adaptive coping strategies, like seeking support or reframing challenges, promote stability, while maladaptive strategies, like [[Procrastination|avoidance]] or [[Rumination (psychology)|rumination]], undermine it.<ref>[https://grok.com/chat/a9729e82-6777-4d5a-a0ee-b177ce2e285e What are the factors that cause emotional stability?]</ref>}}
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== Emotional regulation ==
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''See also:'' [[Emotional regulation]]
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[[Emotional regulation]] refers to the mental processes by which individuals influence which [[emotion]]s they have, when they have them, and how they personally experience and express these emotions. It's a core aspect of [[emotional intelligence]] and mental health, enabling people to adapt to situations, maintain personal and business relationships, and achieve their personal [[Goal setting|goals]].<ref>[https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtNA%3D%3D_3bd517c1-3fba-4adc-9fa1-5675b61a9576 What is emotional regulation?]</ref>
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== Emotional detachment ==
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[[Emotional detachment]] is the ability to separate oneself from strong [[emotion]]s.
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Emotional detachment is often helpful for gaining additional [[objectivity]] when engaging [[problem solving]] or when dealing with difficult people. Frustration, [[fear]] and [[anger]] takes resources away from the executive [[decision making]] of the prefrontal cortex part of the [[brain]].<ref>[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/leading-emotional-intelligence/201104/where-did-my-iq-points-go Where did my IQ points go?]</ref>
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== Emotional conflict ==
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''See also:'' [[Emotional conflict]] and [[Emotional intelligence]] and [[Neuroticism]]
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[[Emotional conflict]] occurs when a person experiences two (or more) opposing [[emotion]]s/feelings at the same time, and those opposing feelings are pulling them in different directions.
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[[Carl Jung]] indicated that "emotional conflicts and the intervention of the unconscious are the classical features of...medical psychology".<ref>C. G. Jung, Man and his Symbols (London 1964) p. 80</ref> The child psychoanalyst Eric Erickson indicated that emotional conflict was a source of [[Neurosis|neurosis]] in children.<ref>David L. Sills ed., International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences: Vols 9-10 (1968) p. 158</ref>
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Emotional conflict happens when:
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* A person wishes to do something, but another part of the person doesn’t want to do it.
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* A person feels both positive and negative emotions about the same person or situation.
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* A person has two or more different values, desires, or needs inside themselves that are incompatible.
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Emotional conflict can create stress, indecision, hesitation, and/or even physical tension. See also: [[Stress management]]
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== Journal articles and academic works ==
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*[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886900001926 Personality traits and subjective well-being: emotional stability, not extraversion, is probably the important predictor], ''Personality and Individual Differences''. Volume 31, Issue 6, 15 October 2001, Pages 903-914
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*[https://www.fortunejournals.com/articles/emotional-intelligence-and-emotional-stability-in-crises.html Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Stability in Crises]. Journal of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Disorders. January 2020 04(02). DOI:10.26502/jppd.2572-519X0090 ([https://d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/63086779/emotional-intelligence-and-emotional-stability-in-crises20200425-89479-1hazphe-libre.pdf?1587822540=&response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DEmotional_Intelligence_and_Emotional_Sta.pdf&Expires=1755366905&Signature=J~OZNq2qLL564SYFdWLYDF-PL8RFT6g7PNyZ3BLE9t8kI7B-3oJ5nMRW-JV0Cjs9lBQIlqhvOQtADVHiTUE8y8ycpwjVJ-zhhRK8uvFH26Oot3hLZQhscQGDMaskepoD8x11g7M-f0Fg4dkn8ji7S7MlFxDyBKWI9WOHMeNG6KKWkrdkgkOTuMYmlba9L5losy5hRhmie6sXCJ9pIlblnZNKkYggSDxnTAkGu9Lnllmhw3u5OJ4UgokMrupxRpqkhJughNjNaKe2deq6L5tuVb4cPr1iYrgrdioPFqSw8R9qx9AKbKjUHdAmj5ao8-1oM6i~KBlJ-foUqjs2PPDVXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA PDF version])
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*[https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/joop.12225 Job burnout: The contribution of emotional stability and emotional self-efficacy beliefs]. ''The Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology''. 13 June 2018 https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12225
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*[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15327043hup1703_4 Emotional Stability, Core Self-Evaluations, and Job Outcomes: A Review of the Evidence and an Agenda for Future Research], Human Performance. Volume 17, 2004 - Issue 3. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327043hup1703_4
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*[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886900002294 Emotional stability as a major dimension of happiness], ''Personality and Individual Differences''. Volume 31, Issue 8, December 2001, Pages 1357-1364
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*[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2505356/ Personality predictors of longevity: Activity, Emotional Stability, and Conscientiousness]. ''Psychosom Med''. 2008 Jul 2;70(6):621–627. doi: 10.1097/PSY.0b013e31817b9371
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*[https://www.eu-jer.com/development-of-the-emotional-stability-seen-as-a-personal-leadership-quality-using-the-acmeological-approach-in-the-masters-students Development of the Emotional Stability Seen as a Personal Leadership Quality Using the Acmeological Approach in the Master’s Students]. ''European Journal of Educational Research'' 10(1):275-284, January 2021. DOI:10.12973/eu-jer.10.1.275
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*[https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/ajp.104.8.548 Intelligence and emotional stability]. ''The American Journal of Psychiatry''. Volume 104, Number 8. https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.104.8.548
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*[https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2212154120 Emotional (In)stability: Neuroticism is Associated with Increased Variability in Negative Emotion After All]. PNAS. May 2023. DOI:10.31234/osf.io/akbgh
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*[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092656623001137 Does Emotional Stability Form the Core of Self-Evaluations? A Multi-Rater Cross-Lagged Panel Study], ''Journal of Research in Personality''. Volume 108, February 2024, 104451
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*[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/297844770_Emotional_stability_A_new_construct_and_its_implications_for_individual_behavior_in_organizations Emotional stability: A new construct and its implications for individual behavior in organizations]. March 2016Asia Pacific Journal of Management 33(1):1-28. DOI:10.1007/s10490-015-9423-2
 
*[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3105556/ Development of emotional stability scale], ''Association of Industrial Psychiatry of India''. 2010 Jan-Jun;19(1):37–40. doi: 10.4103/0972-6748.77634
 
*[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3105556/ Development of emotional stability scale], ''Association of Industrial Psychiatry of India''. 2010 Jan-Jun;19(1):37–40. doi: 10.4103/0972-6748.77634
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*[https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/emotional-stability Emotional stability], Science Direct  
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*[https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/emotional-stability Emotional stability], Science Direct
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*[https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/9781119206422.ch2 Select on Conscientiousness and Emotional Stability], ''Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior: Indispensable Knowledge for Evidence‐Based Management'', Second Chapter abstract, 2002, https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119206422.ch2
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== Self-help cognitive behavioral therapy techniques ==
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''See also:'' [[Cognitive therapy]]
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[[Cognitive therapy]] is a form of psychotherapy, developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck,<ref>[http://www.beckinstitute.org/what-is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/?gclid=CKyrmaCBwa0CFUQRNAod1yK9AA What Is Cognitive Therapy?] - The Beck Institute</ref> that emphasizes the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do.
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Also called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), it is "based on the idea that our [[thought]]s cause our [[feelings]] and [[behavior]]s, not external things, like people, situations, and events."<ref>[http://www.nacbt.org/whatiscbt.htm What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?] National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists</ref>
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[[File:Plutchik wheel of emotions.png|thumbnail|right|700px|[[Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions]] ]]
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*[https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/self-help-cbt-techniques/ Self-help CBT techniques], National Health Service
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*[https://www.nami.org/book-review/discovering-new-options-self-help-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/#:~:text=(Note:%20Self%2Dhelp%20CBT,working%20with%20someone%20in%2Dperson. Discovering New Options: Self-Help Cognitive Behavioral Therapy], National Alliance of Mental Illness
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*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-act-be/201609/therapy-without-therapist Therapy Without a Therapist? Doing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on your own can be effective] by Seth J. Gillihan PhD
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*[https://cogbtherapy.com/free-online-cbt-workbook A Course in CBT Techniques: A Free Online CBT Workbook], Cognitive Behavorial Therapy, Los Angeles
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*[https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtNA%3D%3D_ad958c53-0a01-4dcf-bd8c-204febca2f61 Emotional stability and self-help behavioral cognitive therapy], AI
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== Quotes related to emotional stability, resilience and inner strength ==
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''See also:'' [[Inspirational quotes]] and [[Quotes about victory]] and [[Quotes about problems in life and problem solving]] and [[Self-control, willpower and resisting temptation quotes]]
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* "Emotional self-control is the result of [[Work ethic|hard work]], not an inherent [[skill]]." - Travis Bradberry
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* "You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you." – Dan Millman
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* "Calmness is the cradle of power." – Josiah Gilbert Holland
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* "Emotional stability is not about never feeling upset, but about returning to balance after the storm." – Unknown
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* "To be emotionally stable is to know that the waves of life will come, but you can choose how to surf them." – Unknown
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* "If you're going through hell, keep going." - [[Winston Churchill]]
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* "The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places." - [[Ernest Hemingway]]
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* "Change what you can, manage what you can't." - Raymond McCauley
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* "Remember that failure is an event, not a person." - Zig Ziglar
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* "You're never a loser until you quit trying." - Mike Ditka
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* "You're not a loser in anything until you quit. Don't quit." - Kelvin Sampson
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* “There is no security on this earth, only opportunity.” - General [[Douglas MacArthur]]
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* "A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But here, in our little village of Anatevka, you might say every one of us is a fiddler on the roof trying to scratch out a pleasant, simple tune without breaking his neck. It isn't easy. You may ask 'Why do we stay up there if it's so dangerous?' Well, we stay because Anatevka is our home. And how do we keep our balance? That I can tell you in one word: [[tradition]]! Because of our traditions, we’ve kept our balance for many, many years. Here in Anatevka, we have traditions for everything: how to sleep, how to eat, how to work, how to wear clothes. For instance, we always keep our heads covered, and always wear a little prayer shawl. This shows our constant devotion to [[God]]. You may ask, how did this tradition get started? I’ll tell you. I don’t know. But it’s a tradition." - Fiddler on the Roof, 1971 film
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== Book ==
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*''[[Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy]]'' by Dr. David D. Burns, MD. William Morrow. ‎ April 6, 1999
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
  
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*[[Emotional health]]
 
*[[Emotional detachment]]
 
*[[Emotional detachment]]
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*[[Self-regulation]]
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*[[Self-distancing]]
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*[[Grit (personality trait)]]
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*[[Motivation]]
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*[[Self-motivation]]
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*[[Antifragility]]
 
*[[Cognitive bias]]
 
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*[[Neuroticism]]
 
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*[[Negative thinking]]
 
*[[Self-care]]
 
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== External links ==
 
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[[File:Emotions - 3.svg.png|thumbnail|right|500px|Examples of basic emotions]]
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*[https://efficiencyandmanagement.blogspot.com/2026/06/maintaining-emotional-stability.html Maintaining Emotional Stability: A Comprehensive Guide], Personal Development blog
 
*[https://thewellnesssociety.org/a-comprehensive-guide-to-emotional-stability/ A Comprehensive Guide to Emotional Stability], The Wellness Society
 
*[https://thewellnesssociety.org/a-comprehensive-guide-to-emotional-stability/ A Comprehensive Guide to Emotional Stability], The Wellness Society
 
*[https://www.thefriendlymind.com/how-to-be-more-emotionally-stable/ How to Be More Emotionally Stable]
 
*[https://www.thefriendlymind.com/how-to-be-more-emotionally-stable/ How to Be More Emotionally Stable]
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*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-signs-emotional-instability-how-become-emotionally-stable-wood/ 8 Signs of Emotional Instability + How to Become Emotionally Stable]
 
*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-signs-emotional-instability-how-become-emotionally-stable-wood/ 8 Signs of Emotional Instability + How to Become Emotionally Stable]
 
*[https://greator.com/en/emotional-stability/ Emotional stability: 8 tips to help you keep your nerve]
 
*[https://greator.com/en/emotional-stability/ Emotional stability: 8 tips to help you keep your nerve]
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*[https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/2021/SEL-Maintaining-Composure.pdf Maintaining composure]
 
*[https://medium.com/@tashfeennasimc/emotional-stability-the-quiet-strength-that-changes-everything-bd4c43d951f5 Emotional Stability: The Quiet Strength That Changes Everything]
 
*[https://medium.com/@tashfeennasimc/emotional-stability-the-quiet-strength-that-changes-everything-bd4c43d951f5 Emotional Stability: The Quiet Strength That Changes Everything]
 
*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/personality/emotional-stability Emotional Stability Test]
 
*[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/personality/emotional-stability Emotional Stability Test]
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*[https://chatgpt.com/share/689a34b1-82d4-8003-93e6-ff8a11354fad How do you reduce neuroticism?], AI
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*[https://chatgpt.com/share/68e56615-c8d0-800b-b165-7d5b03678d5d How to be very emotionally stable], AI
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*[https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtNA%3D%3D_446a9ab0-b0a8-4244-8385-e9c4843ee067 How does one master emotional stability?],  AI
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*[https://yandex.com/search/?text=Emotional+stability&lr=202 Emotional stability], [[Yandex]], AI
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*[https://archive.ph/ce5Ph#selection-2993.0-2993.58 7 Ways Leaders Maintain Their Composure in Difficult Times], Forbes, 2014
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*[https://hbr.org/2023/07/how-to-regain-your-composure-in-stressful-situations How to Regain Your Composure in Stressful Situations], Harvard Business Review, 2023
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*[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/emotional-composure-silent-superpower-great-leaders-joseph-guilmette-yflte/ Emotional Composure Is the Silent Superpower of Great Leaders]
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The five components of emotional intelligence are: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.[1]

Emotional stability refers to an individual's ability to manage and express their emotions in a healthy, constructive and appropriate way, even when faced with stressful or challenging situations (See: Emotional intelligence and Self-regulation and Stress management). It's about maintaining a sense of inner emotional balance and composure, rather than merely suppressing or denying their emotions (See also: Mindfulness). People who are very emotionally stable tend to engage in self-reflection regularly and to have self-awareness so they are better able to exercise self-control.

Emotional composure "refers to the ability to remain calm, collected, and in control of one's emotions, especially during stressful or challenging situations. It's not about suppressing emotions, but rather about managing them effectively and responding thoughtfully instead of impulsively."[2]

"Emotional stability, self-reflection, self-awareness, and self-control are interconnected aspects of emotional intelligence, personal development, and well-being. They involve understanding one's own emotions, regulating responses, and adapting to situations. Developing these skills can lead to improved relationships, better decision-making, and increased overall well-being."[3]

Individuals with emotional stability tend to be mentally tough, psychologically resilient, adaptable, and able to handle life's ups and downs with a more optimal, balanced, constructive, positive and realistic perspective (See: Mindset and Attitude and Positive thinking and Peak performance and Flow state).[4]

Genuine Christian faith is a very strong source of emotional stability as it provides virtue, character, a sense of inner strength, hope, and resilience during challenging times.

Psychological factors contributing to emotional stability

See also: Mindfulness (Psychology) and Positive thinking and Cognitive therapy and Irrational thinking and Neuroticism and Conscientiousness and Psychological resilience and Self-esteem and Self-concept and Self-worth

Psychological Factors contributing to emotional stability include:

“ Self-Regulation Skills: The ability to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through techniques like mindfulness, cognitive reframing, or emotional regulation strategies fosters stability. For example, cognitive-behavioral approaches help individuals challenge irrational thoughts that trigger emotional volatility.

Personality Traits: Traits like low neuroticism and high conscientiousness, as measured by the Big Five personality model, correlate with emotional stability. People with these traits tend to be less reactive to stress and more organized in their responses...

Psychological resilience, built through experiences of overcoming adversity or through learned optimism, helps individuals maintain emotional equilibrium during challenges.

Self-esteem and Self-concept: A positive, stable sense of self-worth buffers against emotional swings. Those with secure self-esteem are less likely to be destabilized by criticism or failure.[5]

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Cognitive and behavioral factors contributing to emotional stability

See also: Problem solving and Decision making and Learned helplessness and Emotional intelligence and Empathy and Growth mindset and Positive thinking and Self-talk and Action orientation and Procrastination and rumination

Cognitive and behavioral factors contributing to emotional stability include:

“ Problem-Solving Skills: Effective problem-solving reduces feelings of helplessness, promoting emotional steadiness. Training in structured problem-solving has been shown to improve emotional outcomes in therapy settings.

Emotional Intelligence (EI): High EI, including the ability to recognize and manage one’s emotions and empathize with others, correlates with greater emotional stability. EI training can enhance this trait.

Coping Mechanisms: Adaptive coping strategies, like seeking support or reframing challenges, promote stability, while maladaptive strategies, like avoidance or rumination, undermine it.[6]

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Emotional regulation

See also: Emotional regulation

Emotional regulation refers to the mental processes by which individuals influence which emotions they have, when they have them, and how they personally experience and express these emotions. It's a core aspect of emotional intelligence and mental health, enabling people to adapt to situations, maintain personal and business relationships, and achieve their personal goals.[7]

Emotional detachment

Emotional detachment is the ability to separate oneself from strong emotions.

Emotional detachment is often helpful for gaining additional objectivity when engaging problem solving or when dealing with difficult people. Frustration, fear and anger takes resources away from the executive decision making of the prefrontal cortex part of the brain.[8]

Emotional conflict

See also: Emotional conflict and Emotional intelligence and Neuroticism

Emotional conflict occurs when a person experiences two (or more) opposing emotions/feelings at the same time, and those opposing feelings are pulling them in different directions.

Carl Jung indicated that "emotional conflicts and the intervention of the unconscious are the classical features of...medical psychology".[9] The child psychoanalyst Eric Erickson indicated that emotional conflict was a source of neurosis in children.[10]

Emotional conflict happens when:

  • A person wishes to do something, but another part of the person doesn’t want to do it.
  • A person feels both positive and negative emotions about the same person or situation.
  • A person has two or more different values, desires, or needs inside themselves that are incompatible.

Emotional conflict can create stress, indecision, hesitation, and/or even physical tension. See also: Stress management

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Self-help cognitive behavioral therapy techniques

See also: Cognitive therapy

Cognitive therapy is a form of psychotherapy, developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck,[11] that emphasizes the important role of thinking in how we feel and what we do. Also called cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), it is "based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external things, like people, situations, and events."[12]

 
Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions

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Quotes related to emotional stability, resilience and inner strength

See also: Inspirational quotes and Quotes about victory and Quotes about problems in life and problem solving and Self-control, willpower and resisting temptation quotes

  • "Emotional self-control is the result of hard work, not an inherent skill." - Travis Bradberry
  • "You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you." – Dan Millman
  • "Calmness is the cradle of power." – Josiah Gilbert Holland
  • "Emotional stability is not about never feeling upset, but about returning to balance after the storm." – Unknown
  • "To be emotionally stable is to know that the waves of life will come, but you can choose how to surf them." – Unknown
  • "The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places." - Ernest Hemingway
  • "Change what you can, manage what you can't." - Raymond McCauley
  • "Remember that failure is an event, not a person." - Zig Ziglar
  • "You're never a loser until you quit trying." - Mike Ditka
  • "You're not a loser in anything until you quit. Don't quit." - Kelvin Sampson
  • “There is no security on this earth, only opportunity.” - General Douglas MacArthur
  • "A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no? But here, in our little village of Anatevka, you might say every one of us is a fiddler on the roof trying to scratch out a pleasant, simple tune without breaking his neck. It isn't easy. You may ask 'Why do we stay up there if it's so dangerous?' Well, we stay because Anatevka is our home. And how do we keep our balance? That I can tell you in one word: tradition! Because of our traditions, we’ve kept our balance for many, many years. Here in Anatevka, we have traditions for everything: how to sleep, how to eat, how to work, how to wear clothes. For instance, we always keep our heads covered, and always wear a little prayer shawl. This shows our constant devotion to God. You may ask, how did this tradition get started? I’ll tell you. I don’t know. But it’s a tradition." - Fiddler on the Roof, 1971 film

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References

  1. ↑ Domains of Emotional Intelligence, MBA Knowledge Base
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  4. ↑ Emotional stability
  5. ↑ What are the factors that cause emotional stability?
  6. ↑ What are the factors that cause emotional stability?
  7. ↑ What is emotional regulation?
  8. ↑ Where did my IQ points go?
  9. ↑ C. G. Jung, Man and his Symbols (London 1964) p. 80
  10. ↑ David L. Sills ed., International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences: Vols 9-10 (1968) p. 158
  11. ↑ What Is Cognitive Therapy? - The Beck Institute
  12. ↑ What is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy? National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
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