The Science of Affirming Important Values

Waja Had Ali: I love how the simple practice goes deep back into parent values and the urge to tell stories. When we encounter threats to ourselves from receiving negative feedback at work or being excluded in social situations, it's difficult to stay clear headed and in control. Jennifer Crocker is a professor of psychology at the Ohio State University,. She found that when we feel threatened in various ways, writing about our important values can help us feel more connected to others and gain a sense of value.