Affect labeling

Subject in Mental Health

Affect labeling has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including The Mel Robbins Podcast. 1 person has made recorded remarks about it.

What people said

Robbins cites a '90-second rule' holding that most emotions dissipate within 90 seconds if one pauses and does not react.
“almost all emotions, if you don't react to them, you just pause, dissipate. within 90 seconds”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: The Ultimate Life Advice: How to Get Motivated, Build Confidence & Create Better Relationships (Oct 5, 2026) · Listen from 41:49
Robbins argues that people cannot think logically while emotions are taking over and should work with that wiring rather than against it.
“You cannot think logically when your emotions are taking over, period. That's just not how your brain works”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: The Ultimate Life Advice: How to Get Motivated, Build Confidence & Create Better Relationships (Oct 5, 2026) · Listen from 38:06

The Ultimate Life Advice: How to Get Motivated, Build Confidence & Create Better Relationships
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Oct 5, 2026 · 1 h 6 min
Mel Robbins answers listener questions on moving away from family, book recommendations, finding passion, diet and fitness, managing emotions, breakups, and career decisions.