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Overcoming toxic positivity with Susan David

Worklife with Adam Grant

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Navigating Emotions: Beyond Positivity

This chapter explores the significance of emotional agility and the importance of emotional intelligence as essential 'soft skills' for personal well-being. Through discussions on emotion regulation, toxic positivity, and the value of accepting difficult emotions, the conversation highlights the necessity of authentic engagement with our feelings. It advocates for recognizing unpleasant emotions as opportunities for growth and insight, instead of simply striving for a facade of positivity.

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