Episode 6: Defining and Building Emotional Resilience

Welcome back to Kachumar.

In this relatively shorter episode, we’ll begin our discussion on building emotional resilience by defining what emotional resilience means. This definition draws from my personal experiences with emotions and various readings on the subject over the years.

The definition I present here is simple and pragmatic, leading us naturally to techniques for building resilience. Rather than taking an academic approaches, I have relied on practical observations to define the nature and operations of emotions.

I also want to share a personal admission: I approach discussions about emotions from a place of vulnerability rather than strength. I tend to be more emotionally sensitive than others, and this heightened sensitivity has driven my interest in learning techniques to regulate emotions. Learning and regularly practicing emotional resilience techniques has allowed me to function better, something that wasn’t always possible for me early on. While I still struggle at times, I find it much easier to cope with the help of my emotional regulation routines.

The techniques we will explore in these episodes can particularly benefit those who consider themselves emotionally sensitive, but they can also be useful for everyone, as they will help us all build emotional muscles, preparing us for challenges when they arise.

I hope you find value in this episode. Let’s get started.