emotion control

[/ɪˈmoʊʃən kənˈtroʊl/]
noun
controle emocional
1. The ability to manage, regulate, and express one's feelings in a healthy and appropriate manner
Emotion control is essential for professional success and healthy relationships.
O controle emocional é essencial para o sucesso profissional e relacionamentos saudáveis.
2. The practice of suppressing or moderating emotional responses to external stimuli or provocations
He demonstrated excellent emotion control during the heated debate.
Ele demonstrou excelente controle emocional durante o debate acalorado.
3. Psychological technique used in therapy and emotional intelligence training
The therapist taught the patient emotion control strategies to manage anxiety.
A terapeuta ensinou ao paciente estratégias de controle emocional para gerenciar a ansiedade.
In Brazilian culture, emotion control is increasingly valued in professional environments and personal development contexts, though Brazilian society generally embraces more emotional expressivity compared to Anglo-Saxon cultures. In the USA, emotion control is often associated with emotional intelligence and workplace competence. Both cultures recognize it as crucial for mental health and success, though approaches may differ in terms of emotional expressivity norms.
NYC Slang
keeping your cool
Synonyms / Sinônimos
emotional regulationemotional managementimpulse controlself-controlemotional stabilitycomposure
Antonyms / Antônimos
emotional outburstloss of controlemotional instabilityimpulsivityemotional reactivity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controle emocional
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
domínio das emoções
Alternative phrasing sometimes used
São Paulo
gestão emocional
Corporate/business context preference
Portugal
controlo emocional
Uses 'controlo' spelling; more formal register

Related Words

emotional intelligenceself-awarenessmindfulnessstress managementemotional maturityresilienceequanimity

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your emotions in check
keep a stiff upper lip
keep your head
manter a cabeça no lugar (Portuguese)
dominar os sentimentos (Portuguese)
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