After talking to clients recently, I've discovered that men find it difficult to open up and explorer their emotions.
Emotions can play a significant role in influencing goal setting behaviour by affecting the way individuals perceive their environment, make decisions, and shape the goals they set for themselves. Also, emotions can also influence the types of goals we set for ourselves.
It is important to be aware of how our emotions can influence our goal setting behaviour and to take steps to manage our emotions effectively to set meaningful and achievable goals.
It seems for men in particular this is a challenge.
Societal expectations: Society often places certain expectations on men to be strong, stoic, and unemotional. Men may fear being seen as weak or vulnerable if they express their emotions, which can make it difficult for them to open up.
Fear of judgment: Men may also worry about being judged or criticized for their emotions, particularly if they are expressing emotions that are traditionally seen as feminine, such as sadness or fear.
Past experiences: Negative experiences with emotional vulnerability, such as being ridiculed or rejected when expressing emotions in the past, can also make it difficult for men to open up emotionally.
Lack of practice: Men may not have had many opportunities to practice emotional expression or have not been encouraged to do so, which can make it feel uncomfortable or unnatural to them.
Overall, there are many potential factors that can make it difficult for men to open up emotionally, and it is important to create safe and supportive environments where all individuals feel comfortable expressing their emotions.