Everyone Is a Complex Web of Factors – Don’t Take Anything Too Personally

Once you recognize that everyone – and every action – is the result of a complex web of factors, it’s easier to not taking anything people say or do too personally.

Emotional Valence vs. Arousal: Two-Dimensional Model for Emotions

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The two-dimensional model of emotions is a simple psychological framework for classifying emotional experiences. It organizes emotions along two dimensions: valence (“pleasant” vs. “unpleasant”) and arousal (“high energy” vs. “low energy”). This perspective can provide a clearer understanding of emotional states—and how to respond to them more effectively.