We have these what we would seem as good and bad emotions happening at the same time. And that's what leads us to actually be more productive. Naomi Rothman, at Lehigh, talks about the value of emotional ambivalence. When I find myself being so negative, I start to think about like, how would I talk to a five-year old? That kind of helps me get a little bit more compassion for myself.
The Minimalists speak with Wendy Smith, author of Both/And Thinking, about shortening cycles of inner conflict. Listen to all two hours of episode 364 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.
Discussed in this episode:
How do we better analyze and accept our shortcomings and failures? (01:57)
What is “emotional ambivalence”? (10:38)
How do we tactfully manage rocky relationships with family and friends? (15:13)
How do we commit to leaving an unfulfilling job? (19:12)
What are “competence traps”? (21:35)
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