Why Learning To Control Your Emotions Will Make You Happier
Messages on social media reiterate that self-love is the most important thing. But with self-centeredness at its core, this can lead to giving in to your emotions and a lack of accountability. And this is no recipe for happiness.
Beginning in high school, I saw more and more messages on social media proclaiming over and over the importance of self-love. I remember reading that when you felt sad, stressed, or anxious, you should take time for self-love. Examples of self-love included taking a hot bath, eating your favorite food, eating sweets, cleaning your room or organizing your space, and calling a friend. But unmitigated self-love can lead to a self-destructive cycle, where you’re controlled by your emotions. Settling in too deep into this cycle can lead to a cycle of unhappiness.