

Making Great Emotional Decisions — Decisions Series #2
209 snips Feb 3, 2023
The discussion dives into the crucial role of emotions in decision-making, challenging the belief that feelings are unreliable. Embracing both positive and negative emotions is emphasized as essential for authentic choices and personal growth. The hosts explore the impact of identity and vulnerability in relationships, showcasing how trust can be hindered by fear. They advocate for recognizing difficult emotions to foster deeper connections while highlighting the importance of reframing negative feelings for healthier responses and spontaneous change.
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Emotional Decisions
- Many believe emotional decisions are untrustworthy and rationality is key.
- However, all decisions are inherently emotional; the issue lies in avoiding emotions, not their presence.
Emotional Avoidance
- The problem isn't emotions in decisions, but avoiding them.
- This avoidance leads to negative outcomes, not the emotions themselves.
Embracing Intensity
- Embracing emotions clarifies decisions, breaks patterns, and deepens connections.
- Avoiding emotions leads to judgment, defensiveness, and disconnection.