Welcome back to my myth-busting series!
First things first: Have you signed up for my free webinar on emotion regulation for single parents (or anyone who feels like one)? If not, go do that first – trust me, you don’t want to miss it!
All done? Great!
Second things second: If you missed Myth #1, click here to read that first.
And now, without further ado…
❌ MYTH #2:
“Self-regulation” = not punching something even though you’re bubbling over with rage
That is not “self-regulation,” my friend.
It’s “self-control.”
These are related concepts, but they’re not exactly the same.
Self-control requires willpower, and forcefully stopping (inhibiting) yourself from doing something you feel an intense urge or desire to do.
Self-regulation happens earlier in the process.
In fact, effective self-regulation prevents you from getting to the point of needing to use self-control.
I know it’s a little confusing and nuanced, but don’t worry — my simple, visual framework is going to help a lot, not just with understanding self-regulation, but with strengthening it too. I’ll dive into it all on Feb. 4 at the live event for single parents (or anyone who feels like one!)!
And tune in tomorrow for Myth #3!
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