325: The Four Pillars of Radical Happiness, Plus How to Find and Keep Romantic Love in 2023 | Arthur Brooks, PhD
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Breaking the Cycle: Making Better Decisions in Personal Relationships
This chapter explores the cycle of making bad decisions in personal relationships and offers suggestions for breaking the cycle through knowledge and emotional self-management. It delves into the science of emotions, the role of the limbic system, and the evolutionary purpose of different types of emotions. The chapter concludes by recommending the practice of metacognition, putting time between feelings and actions, and shares methods like therapy, meditation, and prayer.
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