In chapter five of Daniel Goleman's book, Emotional Intelligence, on one side of the spectrum there is self mastery and on the other is giving into our passions, he writes, "the goal is balance, not emotional suppression: every feeling has its value and significance" (1995 p.56). Naturally everyone is going to experience highs and low on the emotional roller coaster. He believes that the "art of soothing ourselves" is one of the most basic skills that a person needs to develop (1995 p. 57).
The ability to worry is normal and actually a positive human response. Goleman explains by stating, "The reaction that underlies worry is the vigilance for potential danger... [and] essential for survival" (1995 p.65). The ability to worry is
The ability to worry is normal and actually a positive human response. Goleman explains by stating, "The reaction that underlies worry is the vigilance for potential danger... [and] essential for survival" (1995 p.65). The ability to worry is