Emotional Regulation: Finding That Sweet Spot in the Middle

Psychology Today | 07.06.2026 00:47
Maybe you’re one of those people with a short fuse. It doesn’t take much to set you off, to go from 0 to 60 in a heartbeat, or even to lash out and blame others. Or, no, you’re at the other end of the spectrum, holding your emotions in or pushing them away through rationalization or self-blame. As Goldilocks discovered, there is a middle ground that is just right, and it is the key to being a responsible adult.