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Dear Headspace

How to Forgive Yourself, with Sam

Oct 17, 2023
Sam, a podcast guest who answers questions about forgiveness and self-destructive behavior, discusses topics such as being present while still wanting to be productive, the relationship between thinking and emotion, the nature of emotions and thoughts, self-compassion and forgiveness, and the importance of seeking professional help for mental health conditions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Our interpretations of events can influence our emotional states.
  • Reframing to-do lists as reminders of commitment and care can help shift the mindset from urgency to presence.

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Understanding the Relationship Between Thinking and Emotion

In this episode, the hosts explore a listener's question about the sequence of thinking and feeling. They discuss the role of appraisals in triggering emotions and how our brains make quick assessments that can lead to emotional responses. They highlight the importance of understanding the cognitive basis of emotions and how our interpretations of events can influence our emotional states. The hosts provide examples, such as feeling anger when someone cuts in line, to illustrate how our appraisals shape our emotional experiences.

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