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Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel

Dr. Julia DiGangi on harnessing your emotional power

Nov 27, 2023
Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist specializing in using neuroscience to help people lead more emotionally intelligent lives, discusses harnessing emotional power with Jessi Hempel. They explore understanding the three engines that drive our lives, healing through emotional experiences, navigating uncertainty, and rewriting our source code. Join the office hours on LinkedIn to share thoughts on winding down the year and future learnings in 2024.
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Quick takeaways

  • Emotions are like Google Maps for our lives, guiding our behavior and helping us make better choices.
  • Aligning our feeling, thinking, and acting engines allows us to make intentional choices and improve our overall well-being.

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Understanding the Power of Emotions and How to Harness Them

Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist and clinical psychologist, introduces a framework for leveraging emotions to become a better leader and lead a more powerful life. She explains that emotions are neuroelectrical impulses that guide our behavior and compares them to Google Maps for our lives. Rather than ignoring or suppressing emotions, she emphasizes the importance of paying attention to them and using them as a guidance system. By acknowledging and understanding our emotional lives, we can make better choices and prevent burnout. Dr. DiGangi also highlights the significance of choosing more powerful pain and facing discomfort to create change and tap into our emotional power.

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