The One You Feed How to Cultivate Emotional Sovereignty Emma Seppälä
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Apr 23, 2024 Emma Seppälä, science director at Stanford's Center for Compassion and Altruism, shares her expertise on emotional sovereignty. She emphasizes the power of self-awareness and how to transform negative self-talk into a positive internal dialogue. Emma discusses overcoming self-criticism and recognizing its detrimental effects on mental health. She advocates for contemplative practices as tools for emotional regulation, urging listeners to cultivate self-compassion and personal agency amidst life’s chaos.
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Feeding the Right Wolf
- Feed the wolf of kindness, ethics, compassion, and wisdom.
- This nurtures personal well-being, inspiration, and power, creating a positive feedback loop.
Self-Criticism as Self-Sabotage
- High-performing individuals are often hindered by their self-criticism.
- Self-criticism equates to self-loathing, negatively impacting one's energy and overall well-being.
Meeting Your Needs
- Instead of questioning your self-worth, ask yourself, "What's good for me right now?".
- Focus on meeting your basic needs—physical and emotional—to manage anxiety and negative feelings.
