The Weekend University

How to 10x Your Emotional Intelligence - Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett

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Jul 27, 2023
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INSIGHT

Understanding Affect vs Emotion

  • Affect is the brain's ongoing summary of the body's physical state, present 24/7 as simple feelings like pleasant or unpleasant.
  • Our brains predict and interpret bodily sensations, sometimes creating specific emotions from this generalized affect.
ADVICE

Cultivate Emotional Granularity

  • Develop emotional granularity by learning to label your emotions with precise concepts.
  • This skill helps you make better decisions by tailoring responses to emotions like anxiety or determination specifically.
ANECDOTE

Turning Anxiety into Determination

  • People with test anxiety can reframe their negative arousal into determination to improve performance.
  • This shift helps them pass tests and achieve long-term benefits like completing college.
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