Teaching through Emotions

Teaching through Emotions

Being Better

A Good Trick

I mean it. It's a good one.

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Betsy Burris
Jan 31, 2026
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This is a trick you can use every day all day. Not only will it help you dissolve conflicts and other unpleasant interactions, but it will make you a better person!

The trick is based on the premise that emotions are contagious. Through empathy, of course. But also through behaviors.

You want to make me mad? Pretend you don’t…

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