The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Hack Your Emotions
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Jan 20, 2025 
Ethan Kross, a psychologist and the author of 'Shift,' shares insights on managing negative emotions like fear and anger, which are part of the human experience. He discusses the importance of emotional regulation and how powerful feelings can impact our happiness. Kross offers practical strategies, such as using sensory experiences like music, to shift emotions effectively. He emphasizes the role of environment and personal anecdotes to illustrate how physical spaces and social dynamics influence our emotional well-being.
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Kross's Grandmother's Resilience
- Ethan Kross's grandmother, a Holocaust survivor, rarely discussed her wartime trauma.
- She prioritized focusing on the present and rebuilding her life after immigrating to the U.S.
History of Emotion Regulation
- Humans have attempted to regulate emotions for centuries, sometimes through extreme methods.
- Early methods included trepanation and, later, lobotomies, highlighting our long-standing struggle with emotional regulation.
Sensory Regulation
- Strategically use sensory stimuli like music to shift emotions.
- Avoid stimuli that amplify unwanted emotions; choose stimuli that evoke desired feelings.
