

Choosing Grief over Guilt
6 snips Nov 24, 2021
Explore the powerful shift from guilt to grief, recognizing that guilt can stifle growth while embracing sadness fosters improvement. Delve into how unrealistic expectations can lead to guilt and how acceptance can nurture emotional well-being. Discover the importance of processing emotions in teams after setbacks, emphasizing empathetic listening. Learn from Pixar's 'Inside Out' how grief can enhance responsibility and productivity in professional settings, paving the way for healthier relationships and better performance.
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Choose Grief Over Guilt
- Choose grief over guilt when facing setbacks.
- If you can't change the past, sadness is more productive than guilt.
Cognitive Distortions and Attachment
- Negative emotions often stem from distorted thoughts, like "should" statements.
- Guilt arises from attachment to how things should have been, not how they are.
Team Sadness and Recovery
- A team struggled with a setback and needed help moving forward.
- Instead of pushing for immediate action, they were advised to process their sadness first.