Short Wave

The science of emotional regulation — and how to do it better

September 2, 2026·12 min·4-min readconversationalscience
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Emotions are not inherently good or bad—they are signals that guide our decisions, relationships, and health. Mark Brackett, emotion scientist and founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, shares how emotional intelligence can be cultivated through the RULER framewo

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Mark Brackett

conversational on Short Wave

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Mark BrackettRegina BarberUncle Marvin

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Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

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RULER

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Mental HealthPersonal FinanceProductivitySelf Improvement

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