Besides Managing Emotions, These Are the Important Lessons We Can Learn from the Film 'INSIDE OUT 2'

1. Every emotion aims to help develop

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The first valuable lesson from INSIDE OUT2 is that every emotion within us has its own role, whether that role is considered good or bad, they are all important for our growth as adults.

In the story of this film, it tells about Riley who is experiencing new activities in ice hockey camp. When she tries hard and has an ambition to perform better, it triggers the emergence of anxiety that dominates her mind. Joy, who wants to control the situation, finds it difficult to face this anxiety.

Based on a quote from Greater Good, Mac Brackett, the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, explains that anxiety can actually narrow our focus on details and help us avoid danger. The negative stigma towards anxiety often makes us tend to ignore these emotions, even though through anxiety, we can pay attention to important things and strengthen our ability to develop.

2. Accepting our emotions as a form of self-love

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Self-love, or loving oneself, is a very important issue today and is often voiced on social media. However, doing so is not easy, especially when we are overwhelmed by negative emotions.

There are times when we tend to embarrass ourselves when faced with embarrassing situations, or feel like a failure when our dreams have not been achieved. Instead of blaming ourselves, it is important to make peace with ourselves by accepting everything that happens in our lives.

Loving oneself also means appreciating ourselves as we are, whether we feel imperfect or are experiencing difficulties. This involves the process of developing a deeper understanding of who we really are and appreciating our own journey in achieving personal growth and development.

When we practice self-love, we not only change the way we interact with the outside world, but also create a stronger foundation for our emotional and mental well-being. By accepting and loving ourselves, we can build deeper self-confidence and the ability to live life more positively and empowered.

3. Learning to manage emotions to blend in with the community

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As an active teenager in the hockey camp, Riley is greatly influenced by the social environment in her actions and feelings. Unlike the previous story, INSIDE OUT, where Riley's past experiences played a major role in shaping her actions.

In this situation, Riley as a teenager is faced with the challenge of behaving according to social norms in her environment. Her emotions become more intense when she has to maintain friendships and make a good impression among her new friends.

Just like in real life, it is important for us to manage our emotions well in order to interact with various social groups.

4. Not expecting too much from oneself just to be accepted by society

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In real life, many teenagers face mental health issues due to unrealistic pressures from their social environment. These pressures often push them to pursue high expectations in order to achieve success and popularity.

In the movie INSIDE OUT 2, Riley's puberty is depicted with greater emotional complexity. These emotions can become even more difficult to control if we are influenced by societal stigma that demands us to meet certain standards in order to be accepted.

Instead, rather than setting excessively high expectations, it is important to accept and appreciate our own efforts and the future we have created. Although they may seem small, any achievement is a positive step that is better than following expectations that are irrelevant to our identity and values.

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