What a tremendous day in London!
It was a real treat to be a part of
@KensingtonRoyal
national conference
#shapingus
which announced that bringing social and emotional skills training across all sectors should be a national priority.
How about we make this a world priority?!
Now is when our application of
#EmotionalIntelligence
is critical. Please don’t be
#Patient31
. Together we can combat this insidious virus. It means making socially responsible decisions. Our future, & our kids’ future depends on it.
@rulerapproach
This morning my 82 year old aunt passed away from
#COVID19
. Before she contracted the virus she was vibrant - literally worked out nearly every day. Please wear a mask, distance yourself, wash your hands & find ways to stay connected that are safe. Life shouldn’t end this way.
Today I turn 51! A new photo, a new year! Fifty was tremendous. Putting my life’s work into
#PermissionToFeel
was healing. Its reception was humbling. I’ve never been more committed to making our world a better place. The greatest gift I could ask for is your commitment. In? How?
What more has to happen to show that self control, empathy, & conflict resolution are THE skills that need to be nurtured? No more toolkits or workshops! Systemic change will only happen when we infuse
#EmotionalIntelligence
into all systems: government, education, & parenting.
Celebrating the last day of year 51 with my partner for 27 years and husband for 10! Feeling blessed and about a dozen other emotions!
#PermissionToFeel
ready for year 52!
During
#covid19
my emotional roller coaster ride has been wild. I’ve given myself
#PermissionToFeel
anxiety & anger, sadness & loneliness, optimism & hope, serenity & gratitude - plus many more! Self acceptance (look at that hair!) has taken on a whole new meaning! How about you?
Horacio, my husband & man of color took this photo at a non-violent protest in Harlem yesterday. We must have
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
! I believe deeply that If we teach EVERYONE emotional intelligence, ethics, & history (accurately!) structural racism will end.
#BlackLivesMatter
It’s official! 100,000 teachers, paras, counselors—every school staff member in CT will receive our 10-hour course on
#SEL
for free thanks to
@DalioEducation
. Grateful to our
@YaleEmotion
@rulerapproach
teams for their hard work!
I'm launching the
#PermissionToFeel
book club on June 18th, 7pm EDT on Facebook Live. See below to join. I'm excited to go deeper w/ the science & practice of
#EmotionalIntelligence
to create a healthier, & more equitable, compassionate, & innovative world
It was a sad day for the U.S. - Imagine for a minute how today and the last year with multiple pandemics could have been handled differently if everyone had an education in
#EmotionalIntelligence
! It’s the difference between life and death!
"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."
#RBG
- Does that sound like someone w/ high
#EmotionalIntelligence
or what? Let's uphold her legacy by fighting for a healthier, more equitable, innovative, & compassionate society.
Tonight I gave a talk to a couple hundred parents. I shared how lonely students are these days. I then asked them what gets in the way of their ability to connect with their children. The top response was “time.”
What’s happened to our society?
It was a big week! Horacio’s and my 12th wedding anniversary (28 years together!) - and we sold our lovely home in new haven after 20 years! We are ready for the next adventure!
#PermissionToFeel
nostalgic and excited for the next 28!
Grateful 2 b on
#UnlockingUs
. Thank you,
@BreneBrown
, for the opportunity to share my life's work w/ your fans. It hasn't been easy to get our society to take emotions seriously, but w/ your support, we're one big step closer! Cheers to
#PermissionToFeel
!
Thank you
@TCRWP
for inviting me to close the conference. What an amazing experience!?! Riverside church, 2000+ amazing educators taking about why
#emotionsmatter
. Plus my first selfie at a talk! 😬😁
@Yale
@YaleEmotion
@rulerapproach
Our research is clear: where there is an emotionally intelligent leader, there are employees who are happier & more inspired & creative. Check out my guest appearance on
@Headspace
to see why it’s key for everyone to have
#PermissionToFeel
at work.
@YaleEmotion
Today I visited the school in Monticello, NY where my uncle Marvin created the first version of RULER. I can’t stop thinking about how he would feel today knowing that what he started in one sixth grade classroom has now reached 4M students!
@YaleEmotion
@rulerapproach
RT: I'm thrilled to announce that our
@YaleEmotion
online course, Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress, is now available for FREE to educators & school staff across the nation on
@Coursera
. Register & share!
#emotionsmatter
@Yale
@YaleCSC
I asked 1000s of educators their top concerns about students.
Top 3 are:
-Anxiety/Mental Health
-Emotion Regulation (frustration, focus)
-Behavior (talking back, kindness)
If that doesn't make the case for teaching
#EmotionalIntelligence
and
#SEL
, what will?
@rulerapproach
Research is clear: 1) social distancing can reduce the spread of
#COVID
ー19 & 2) social connection is critical to our well-being & survival. Take this weekend to learn something new about a friend or family member. Ask fun & random ?s. Connect by learning more about their story!
It’s been almost a year that we've been in some form of quarantine, alone or w/ family. Our relationships w/ ourselves & others have been tested. Take time to love yourself. You are enough. And then let others know how much you love them. Love will heal us.
#happyvalentinesday
“If I get corona, I get corona. At the end of the day, I’m not going to let it stop me.”-college student in Miami. My bet is he didn't attend a school that integrated
#SEL
. When we teach
#emotionalintelligence
& social responsibility to all, we'll never hear this again.
@caselorg
Thank you
@BreneBrown
for helping us share our passion and purpose with literally millions of people! I think
#PermissionToFeel
has become a household name because of
#UnlockingUs
. Forever grateful for your generosity! You’re making the world a better place.
From FFTs to AMAs, we’re grateful for our
#UnlockingUs
guests and this community! Thank you.
We’re taking a short hiatus and we’ll be back soon. As we plan the next season, who would you like to hear from? What would you like to talk about?
What can educators do tomorrow after today’s violence & attack on our democracy? It’s not going to be easy, but it’s not avoidable. Here’s some ideas I & others shared w/
@educationweek
.
@YaleEmotion
@rulerapproach
@caselorg
With deep sadness I share the loss of my mentor, colleague, & friend for 20 yrs, Roger Weissberg, former
@caselorg
pres & SEL pioneer. I have no words to express my gratitude & love for my SEL hero. I’m a better person bc of him
@YaleEmotion
@rulerapproach
Agree with this? :) “When you understand how powerful emotions are for learning, judgment, relationships and health, you realize there’s no other option for our kids and the adults raising them.”
#PermissionToFeel
for all.
@YaleEmotion
@rulerapproach
Dear All: I’ve come to the conclusion that giving ourselves & everyone we care about
#PermissionToFeel
is the ultimate gift. Our emotions are information to be listened to & embraced, not denied or suppressed. And please remember to never be scared alone. Take care of each other!
Heyyo
@marcbrackett
. I’m getting ready to distribute
#PermissiontoFeel
to my staff as we open up this wonky new school year. We are feeling fragile and vulnerable and sometimes scared and sometimes confident and, yes, hopeful, too. We can’t wait to dig in.
"A stressed out teacher is a stressed out classroom" But there are research-based strategies to help!
@YaleEmotion
is supporting every educator in CT to learn them for FREE! Here's our press conference w/
@GovNedLamont
& Barbara Dalio
@DalioEducation
Another thing to be
#grateful
for:
#PermissionToFeel
was released in Korean today! Pretty soon it’ll be released in 20+ languages. It’s real- the emotion revolution is happening-everywhere! One feeling, one person, one language, one country at a time!
@rulerapproach
@YaleEmotion
NEW
#EmotionalIntelligence
RESEARCH ALERT
Across multiple studies we found that educator well-being is associated with the emotionally intelligent behavior of their school leaders - something we’ve known intuitively, but now have the empirical evidence to demonstrate it.
Note:
My book,
#PermissionToFeel
is temporary out of stock on
@amazon
. I am beyond grateful for my podcast w/
@BreneBrown
, which has helped more people realize that our emotions are a big part—maybe the biggest part—of what makes us human.
@BNBuzz
& have books.
I’m pleased to serve on
@rarebeauty
's Mental Health Council. There is a dire need for equitable access to mental health resources. My hope is that the funds will help us get critical supports to the children & adults who need them the most.
@selenagomez
Feeling pretty lucky on this last day of my 52nd year! Our international conference on
#emotionalintelligence
is in Sicily this week and I get to spend my birthday here with horacio and hundreds of friends and colleagues from around the world.
#PermissionToFeel
blessed.
Our SOLD OUT 1st national
@rulerapproach
conference is in 4 days! It marks my 25th year working on RULER! I am beyond grateful to my uncle Marvin who gave me
#PermissionToFeel
& started RULER 50 years ago! Imagining him beaming from heaven brings me the greatest joy!
@YaleEmotion
I asked 100s of teens to unpack our study which showed: most have friends, most say there is an adult who cares about them, AND…most feel very lonely.
Their response: I can’t be my true self. Vulnerability is a big risk because everyone is judgmental.
What’s the antidote?
#PermissionToFeel
out today in paperback. I didn't write PTF anticipating the world would be turned upside down. But I'm deeply moved that it has helped 10000s to accept, unpack & manage their feelings. 1st 500 orders on my website get a signed book plate.
Someone said it’s impossible to not “react” when “activated.”
I agreed & reminded them of my favorite Frankl quote:
Between stimulus & response there is space. In that space lies our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom.
#PermissionToFeel
In these times, we adults must acknowledge our influence on children’s well-being. B a role model & show your ability 2 discuss & regulate emotions so your children can B free 2 B their full, feeling selves. Ask: what would my best self say to comfort my child?
@rulerapproach
Relationships Matter-they're key to: less stress, longevity... But, really, it's caring relationships that matter. This weekend, ask yourself: Am I fully present for loved ones? Listening? Communicating openly? Spending quality time? How will you show you care?
#PermissionToFeel
Guess where I am? Landing in Alaska for my next talk w/ superintendents from around the state. The emotion revolution meets Alaska schools!
#permissiontofeel
excited for my first visit to the state and this amazing opportunity to bring
@rulerapproach
here!
@YaleEmotion
@caselorg
Beyond grateful to
@BreneBrown
for hosting me on her
#UnlockingUs
podcast & for the blurb on the paperback release of
#PermissionToFeel
. 2 Million people listened to our conversation. How RU helping us get everyone on the
#emotionsmatter
bus? Learn more:
It’s
#WorldTeachersDay
. In our
@YaleEmotion
study w/ over 25,000 teachers we found that the
#1
emotion teachers have felt during
#Covid_19
is ANXIETY and the
#1
feeling they hope to feel is APPRECIATED. It’s time to let our teachers know how much they matter! Today & always.
Imagine this. Every educator in CT - both in & after school - learns evidence-based strategies to support healthy emotion regulation! What will be different? Thank you
@DalioEducation
@GovNedLamont
@AFTunion
@NEAToday
I am honored to be a
@caselorg
board member & fully committed to do everything I can as director of
@YaleEmotion
& co-creator of
@rulerapproach
-- including my own personal work -- to ensure racial equity.
Dear Parents,
✅ Try 2B an emotion scientist, not an emotion judge
✅ Remember all emotions matter
✅ Make “feelings talk” normal
✅ Be the role model for healthy emotion regulation
✅ Be the 1st to apologize & forgive
Learn more here.
#PermissionToFeel
I had the honor to present with
@SirKenRobinson
a couple of years ago. I’ll never forget the experience. There are few people who really change the way we see education, he was one of them! Let’s honor his life by ensuring his wisdom continues to impact how we teach!
@YaleEmotion
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Sir Ken Robinson died peacefully yesterday, 21st August 2020, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
We will be following up with a further update as we begin to follow Sir Ken’s wishes and honour his legacy.
Everyone: take a look at this incredible mood meter and charter! Let’s make this the year to ensure all educators feel appreciated, happy, and inspired!
@rulerapproach
@YaleEmotion
Happy New Year! May 2021 bring you good health, inner peace, & meaningful in person connections! Oh, &
#PermissionToFeel
lots & lots of love! Consider this reworking of JFK: Ask not what 2021 will do 4U, but what you will do to make it the best year ever for yourself & others.
Today we lost a legend, our very own
#RBG
. Let’s never forget what the Queen Justice did for equality and keep up the important fight for justice!
#BeLikeRBG
!
Breaking: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a pioneering figure in the fight for women’s legal equality and the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, has died
Today’s
#WorldKindnessDay
like every day should be, right? What I love about kindness is that it’s a twofer!
When you’re kind, you make people feel seen, heard, and valued — and you benefit too by feeling happier.
My motto: Don’t wait - Be the first to show your kindness. :)
I’m honored
#PermissionToFeel
is top of the list as 1 of The Best Mindfulness Books of 2020! Thank you
@MindfulOnline
! Get ready for my 2021 virtual book club! This one will be part lecture, part reflection, & part hard work!
#EmotionalIntelligence
Today I spoke to 500 high schoolers. I asked them what they wanted for themselves in life… happiness, passion, good relationships, no regrets, purpose and meaning in their careers was what they said.
How much effort do we put into helping students achieve these life outcomes?
This
#sketchnote
of my
#PermissionToFeel
book club is AMAZING!!! Thank you! But we have one more week and the last one is a big one: How to Create an Emotion Revolution! I want to see a drawing of that discussion! 🤓. Love this!
@YaleEmotion
@rulerapproach
This year has taken a toll on educators. They deserve our support so they can be their best selves & support students in being theirs. Here's an article
@drchriscip
&
@nikki_elbertson
I wrote that describes what we've built to support them.
@YaleEmotion
ATTENTION EDUCATERS!!! You're invited to participate in The Yale Equity in Well-Being Study! Our goal is to better understand emotional resilience and health in response to the ongoing national crises among diverse U.S. educators. Learn more:
It’s teacher appreciation week! I dedicated
#PermissionToFeel
to my Uncle Marvin, a teacher. He taught me (& modeled) that purpose, productivity, & positive relationships are key to self-fulfillment. He's why we have
@rulerapproach
. This is him @ 80 when I honored him @ Yale.
I've gotten lots of interest to go deeper w/
#PermissionToFeel
. That's why I'm launching a virtual book club in May. Join now - live readings, deep reflections, & rich discussions! The Emotion Revolution is a reality!
@YaleEmotion
@caselorg
@rulerapproach
Who knew today was
#nationalselfcare
day!?!?! I thought everyday was? If the last 16 months have taught us anything, it’s the importance of self-care. For me, it’s been endlessly managing my difficulty with uncertainty - replacing worry with hope! How about you?
#PermissionToFeel
Let’s face it, its been a rough year! I’m a neurotic critical optimist. You? Maybe I spend too much time reflecting? 😁 Without hope, life is hard. Yes, it’s part “nature” but it’s also a learned skill. Wishing everyone a safe & happy new year. I’m hopeful we’ll see the💡in 2022!
I was interviewed for this article in the
@WSJ
- My position: observing how hard our educators are working to support distance learning should "elevate the teaching profession"! I'm grateful for all of you!
@rulerapproach
@YaleEmotion
@caselorg
@YaleCSC
Want to have better "feelings communication" in 2021? Starting tomorrow, I'm committed to helping people (including myself) build a better emotion vocabulary. Join me on Instagram (marc.brackett) where each week I'll be sharing fun Feeling Word Pairs!
@YaleEmotion
@rulerapproach
Had a great conversation with
@hubermanlab
, where we tackled important questions about the intersection of personality and emotional intelligence.
Here is a simple way to think about it: Personality is our tendency to experience the world a certain way. It drives our
What is the relationship between your personality and pattern of emotional processing? As told to
@hubermanlab
by Dr
@marcbrackett
of
@Yale
on the Huberman Lab podcast out now.