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Definition: Feeling disdain, scorn, or superiority towards someone or something considered to be inferior, unworthy, or contemptible.
Key Aspects:
1. Involves a sense of moral superiority and a dismissive attitude towards the object of contempt.
2. Characterized by a dismissive attitude or disregard for the opinions, feelings, or rights of the object of contempt.
3. Often accompanied by a moral judgment or condemnation of the perceived faults, weaknesses, or shortcomings of others.
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It sounds like you’re dealing with an intense feeling right now - and that’s okay! Remember, ALL YOUR EMOTIONS ARE VALID. What matters is what you do with them.
The goal is not to shame ourselves for feeling contempt but to better understand this emotion and choose how to respond.
That’s where emotional regulation techniques come in. Using emotional regulation techniques when you’re feeling contempt helps you pause, reflect, and shift out of intense emotions that might otherwise lead to regretful words or actions. By taking a moment to manage these feelings, you can respond with greater awareness and protect both your own peace and your relationships with others.
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