An Evening About Emotional Maturity

One of the most important of all psychological benchmarks is what we can call ‘emotional maturity.’ To be emotionally mature doesn’t always mean being entirely sane or good, but it involves striving at all times to understand ourselves, to communicate clearly to those we care about, to take responsibility for our bad moods and egoism and to come to a balanced view of our position in the wider of scheme of things. It is – in other words – a central conduit to being a slightly more bearable person.

The School of Life places the idea of becoming more emotionally mature at the heart of its mission. It is what holds together its varied activities, publications and platforms. 

In this event, Alain de Botton – founder and creative director of The School of Life – takes us through what emotional maturity might be, why it matters, how it comes about and how we could – through great effort, compassion and thought – secure a little more of it in our lives. There will be time for questions, interactions and a book signing.