The chapter explores the importance of expressing and regulating emotions, addressing barriers like power dynamics and cultural influences. It discusses strategies for emotion regulation like self-care and relationships, emphasizing the need to accept and manage emotions for overall well-being. The conversation also touches on navigating emotional landscapes, comparative suffering, and the journey towards emotional intelligence development.
Dr. Marc Brackett has dedicated his life to studying emotions and to teaching us what he’s learning. In this episode, we talk about how emotional literacy — being able to recognize, name, and understand our feelings — affects everything from learning, decision-making, and creativity to relationships, health, and performance.
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