Humans are emotional creatures as well as thinking ones.

In this episode of A Story & A Chat, Tom English of 3 Stewardships breaks down false assumptions about emotions and explains why it is okay for men to cry. Tom begins by saying that, contrary to popular belief, crying is not synonymous with being broken.

He further explains that expressing emotions is the emphatic thing to do that builds trust and stronger connections among peers. Tom also explores the cultural reasons behind the misconception behind emotions and shares some tips to recondition the idea of it.

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HIGHLIGHTS

05:04 Crying does not mean breaking

11:01 Emotions: suppressing versus expressing

18:57 The cultural roots that perceive emotion as a weakness

25:55 Accepting and reconditioning your emotional being