Emotional Agility
Emotional agility allows individuals to navigate their thoughts, emotions, and stories without being trapped by them. Recognizing that it's normal to experience tough thoughts or feelings is crucial; these responses are part of our protective mechanisms. When we become rigid, we lose the space to assess our reactions, leading to automatic behaviors that can hinder our personal and professional growth. Embracing flexibility in our emotional responses can foster a healthier relationship with ourselves and others.In this clip
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The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.
Attaining Freedom Through Emotional Agility
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How do negative experiences, such as being told at a young age or into adulthood how we should feel (e.g., feeling ashamed or not being allowed to feel sad), get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions, as discussed in the episode 311: Susan David | How to Improve Your Emotional Agility and the clip Authentic Happiness?
How do negative experiences, such as being told at a young age or into adulthood how we should feel (e.g., feeling ashamed or not being allowed to feel sad), get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions, as discussed in the episode 311: Susan David | How to Improve Your Emotional Agility and the clip Embracing discomfort?
How do negative experiences, such as being told at a young age or into adulthood how we should feel (e.g., feeling ashamed or not being allowed to feel sad), get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions as discussed in the episode 311: Susan David | How to Improve Your Emotional Agility and the clip Embracing discomfort?