How Do We Self-Regulate In a World of Instant Gratification?

#11 - For part 2 of our 4 part series on emotional intelligence, we’re taking a deep dive into self-regulation. In a world that has become increasingly busy, packed with instant gratification at our fingertips, how do we learn to self-regulate? And, how do we identify when our team or family members are having trouble with it? Today, we talk through different strategies you can start today to flex your self-regulation muscle. Shane breaks down the 2 types of self-regulation, shares stories from recent client calls and identifies how self-regulation issues show up based on our colour profiles. We also explore the concept of “procrastination” and why it is some of us think we perform better under pressure.

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Show Notes:

1. [00:45] Where does self-regulation fit into the 4 dimensions of emotional intelligence (EQ)?
2. [02:56] Differentiating between self-awareness and self-regulation. 
3. [04:00] How emotion travels through the brain. 
4. [07:30] Are you worried you look like a pushover?
5. [08:10] The 2 types of self-regulation. 
6. [09:00] Has self-regulation gotten harder?
7. [11:30] How our emotional triggers have changed as the pandemic has progressed. 
8. [14:30] Instant gratification is hijacking our self-regulation. 
9. [16:00] How do we keep up with an increasingly busy world?
10. [19:00] How to notice self-regulation issues at work. 
11. [23:50] What actually is procrastination?
12. [28:15] Habitual hesitation. 
13. [32:45] The role your environment plays in self-regulation 
14. [36:00] Can you improve self-regulation?
15. [42:40] The prescription for self-regulation. 
16. [46:50] What we always forget about self-regulation. 
17. [50:50] Flipping this to the home, what dynamics of self-regulation show up there?
18. [51:30] Why the construct of work-life balance is harmful.
19. [54:45] How parents can help their kids grow their self-regulation. 

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Book a free session with CultureSmith: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/
• Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ 
• Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/