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Susan David, Ph.D. - Emotional Agility
Susan David, Ph.D. - Emotional Agility
Susan David, Ph.D. - Emotional Agility
Wednesday 20th February 2019
Discover how to master emotional agility with Susan David, Ph.D., and thrive in work and life. Listen now on The One You Feed.
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Get the buttons here!Susan David, Ph.D.: Mastering Emotional Agility
Our emotions actually help us to adapt and thrive, even the difficult ones.
Have you ever felt trapped by your own emotions, unable to break free from their grip? In this episode of 'The One You Feed', host Eric Zimmer sits down with Susan David, Ph.D., a psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of 'Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life'. Susan brings her wealth of knowledge to the table, sharing practical strategies for handling difficult emotions and living in harmony with your values.
Susan's insights are grounded in the idea that all emotions, even the tough ones, play a crucial role in our lives. She explains how practicing emotional agility can help us navigate these feelings more skillfully. By creating a pause between our emotions and our reactions, we can make choices that reflect our true selves rather than knee-jerk responses. Throughout the conversation, Susan emphasizes the importance of curiosity and kindness.
Approaching our emotions with curiosity allows us to observe them without judgment, giving us the space to understand and manage them better. Kindness, on the other hand, helps us treat ourselves with compassion, fostering a sense of control over our emotional landscape. Another key point Susan discusses is living in alignment with our values. She describes values as qualities of action that guide our decisions and behaviors.
By staying true to our values, we can resist external pressures and stay focused on what truly matters to us. This alignment not only helps us cope with challenging emotions but also supports our overall well-being. Susan also touches on the concept of social contagion—the idea that we unconsciously pick up on and mimic the emotions and behaviors of those around us.
By being mindful of our values, we can shield ourselves from negative influences and make deliberate choices that align with who we want to be. If you're looking for actionable advice on managing your emotions and living a more fulfilling life, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom. Tune in to learn how to cultivate emotional agility and thrive despite life's inevitable ups and downs.