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Beschreibung

We often assume that maturity arrives automatically with age. Yet many of us enter adulthood without ever learning what emotional maturity actually involves - or how to develop it.

The Ingredients of Emotional Maturity explores the core psychological qualities that define emotional adulthood: the ability to explain rather than merely react, to forgive without abandoning ourselves, to face conflict without catastrophising, and to live with the limits of who we are without falling into despair.

Written with clarity and compassion, this book examines emotional responsibility, vulnerability, self-compassion and the art of staying calm under pressure. It shows why emotional immaturity can persist long into adult life - and how, with patience and insight, we can move beyond reactive habits to become more resilient, generous and wise.

Thoughtful, practical and deeply humane, The Ingredients of Emotional Maturity is for anyone who wants to become a better friend, partner, colleague or parent - not through perfection, but through a kinder, more realistic understanding of what it truly means to grow up.

We often assume that maturity arrives automatically with age. Yet many of us enter adulthood without ever learning what emotional maturity actually involves - or how to develop it.

The Ingredients of Emotional Maturity explores the core psychological qualities that define emotional adulthood: the ability to explain rather than merely react, to forgive without abandoning ourselves, to face conflict without catastrophising, and to live with the limits of who we are without falling into despair.

Written with clarity and compassion, this book examines emotional responsibility, vulnerability, self-compassion and the art of staying calm under pressure. It shows why emotional immaturity can persist long into adult life - and how, with patience and insight, we can move beyond reactive habits to become more resilient, generous and wise.

Thoughtful, practical and deeply humane, The Ingredients of Emotional Maturity is for anyone who wants to become a better friend, partner, colleague or parent - not through perfection, but through a kinder, more realistic understanding of what it truly means to grow up.

Über den Autor

The School of Life is a global organisation helping people to lead more fulfilled lives. We do this via our articles, books, app, films, therapeutic services and corporate offering.

The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Our range of books and products explore essential topics in psychological and emotional life, including relationships, parenting, friendship, careers and fulfilment.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Genre: Importe
Rubrik: Ratgeber
Thema: Lebensführung allgemein
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: 170 S.
ISBN-13: 9781916753518
ISBN-10: 1916753515
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: The School Of Life
Hersteller: The School of Life
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestr. 122a, D-22083 Hamburg, gpsr@petersen-buchimport.com
Abbildungen: 7 illustrations
Maße: 185 x 130 x 18 mm
Von/Mit: The School Of Life
Erscheinungsdatum: 06.08.2026
Gewicht: 0,282 kg
Artikel-ID: 135951888

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