Most people feel anger, sadness, or fear at some point during the day. It's normal to feel these emotions. The question is, what will you do when they show up: Will you let them sabotage you? Or will you turn them into your allies?

In today’s episode, I teach you the skills you need to turn these feelings into your allies so that you can experience more joy and healthier boundaries. Here’s what we cover:

1. The #1 question to ask yourself (6:38)

2. How anger is trying to help (6:53)

3. What to do when you feel sadness (11:03)

4. An illustration from one of my favorite movies (15:11)

5. Why we need fear (19:41)

6. A powerful exercise to use at any time (29:00)

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Related Episodes:

Episode 80: Navigating Overwhelming Emotions—2 Essential Steps to Bring Calm to the Chaos Within

Episode 81: Finding God Through Your Feelings—How to Practice the Presence of God No Matter What You’re Feeling

Episode 82: Why We Overreact—How Big Emotions Can Help You Unburden Past Hurts

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