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Don't Think of the White Bear

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Can We Just Stop Emotions Right in the Middle?

Many people would rather just shut their negative emotions off before they happen. But science suggests that might not be possible. Ironic processes kick in and make all those unpleasant feelings even worse. Eve eckman is the director of training at the greater good science center, you see berkeley. She's an expert on how people feel their emotions in the moment - and can tackle them head on.

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