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417: The 7 “negative” emotions that can BENEFIT your health | Bestselling author Mollie West Duffy
Jul 11, 2022
Mollie West Duffy, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, discusses how to use negative emotions to your advantage. Topics include the impact of deleting social media, balancing control and ambition, healthy anger management, signs of burnout, and strategies for dealing with despair.
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- Perfectionism is a fear of failure and can hinder productivity and enjoyment.
- Suppressing anger is counterproductive, and anger can be compassionate and a sign of violated values.
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The origin of the book and its focus on difficult emotions
Molly West Duffy, the author of the best-selling book 'Big Feelings: How to Be Okay when things are not okay,' explains that the idea for the book arose from personal and professional difficulties experienced by her and her co-author, Liz. Initially, they faced a lack of interest from publishers due to the perception that the topic was niche and depressing. However, when the pandemic hit, publishers recognized the relevance of their book to the experiences of the general public. The book aims to explore how regular individuals can navigate difficult emotions and draws on personal stories to let readers know they are not alone.
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