Feb. 10, 2026
Labeling Your Emotions (Tool #8 of 42)

Ever snap at someone over dirty dishes when work stress was the real culprit? Welcome to the world of unlabeled emotions. Dr. Matthew Lieberman's research shows that simply naming a feeling activates your rational brain and turns down the emotional volume. Billy shares how a meltdown while writing about this very topic revealed his own imposter syndrome and proved the technique works. Try the "Name and Tame" method: when emotions strike, say them aloud. That simple act hands you back control.


