10% Happier with Dan Harris Best of the Archives: How Your Emotions Are Made | Lisa Feldman Barrett
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Nov 17, 2021 
Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, a leading emotion scientist and professor, unpacks the complexities of human emotions, distinguishing them from feelings. She discusses how emotions are constructed by the brain and influenced by our narratives. The conversation explores emotional regulation techniques, including reframing negative experiences into curiosity. Barrett also connects her research to Buddhist philosophy, emphasizing the importance of awareness and human interaction in shaping our emotional realities. This thought-provoking dialogue is essential for understanding and managing our emotional lives.
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Emotions are Diverse
- Emotions lack a consistent physiological fingerprint.
- Variability in expression and bodily response is the norm, not the exception.
Feelings vs. Emotions
- Feelings reflect the body's internal state, like a budget of resources.
- Emotions are constructed by the brain to make sense of these feelings, using past experiences.
Butterflies in Formation
- Dr. Barrett's daughter's karate instructor reframed pre-test jitters as "butterflies flying in formation."
- This illustrates how reinterpreting sensations can improve performance.
