What is emotional discipline?

He calls the ability to choose how we feel "emotional discipline." "Feelings are a source of information and they can work for us if we learn how to monitor them and use their energy for positive means," says Manz, who is author of the book Emotional Discipline: The Power to Choose How You Feel (Berrett-Koehler). read more

Even so, there are simple ways to curb your negative impulses and reduce your risk of causing damage—we'll call it emotional discipline. Studies show that your level of emotional discipline, or self-control, can predict physical health, substance dependence, personal finances, criminal activity and general life outlook. read more

Over time, your emotional state will grow up. By being consistent and creating good habits, you can develop your child into a focused, productive, and successful adult. Through discipline and control, you can raise him to be happy, healthy, and wildly free. read more

Emotional discipline is not a one-size-fits-all process. Rather, you can develop and customize it to your own needs. It sets up the capacity to deal with current and future challenges. read more