The School of Greatness

1089 How to Overcome & Take Back Control of Your Emotions w/Dr. Susan David

Mar 26, 2021

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Susan David, an award-winning psychologist from Harvard Medical School, delves into the concept of emotional agility. She emphasizes the importance of embracing all emotions, highlighting that grief can lead to personal growth. Dr. David discusses how aligning personal values with goals fosters resilience. She also explores the detrimental effects of forced positivity and speaks to the power of self-compassion in navigating emotional challenges. A refreshing perspective on handling life's complexities awaits!

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Susan David, Ph.D

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Quick takeaways

Emotional agility involves accepting and learning from our emotions without letting them drive our actions.

Labeling our emotions and using language that focuses on noticing them helps us detach and respond intentionally.

Values provide guidance, purpose, and protect us from societal pressures, helping us stay committed to personal growth and live authentically.

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The Power of Emotional Agility

Emotional agility is described as the ability to be healthy beings by dealing with our inner thoughts, emotions, and stories in a healthy and flexible manner. It involves accepting our emotions without letting them drive our actions and learning from them. By labeling our emotions with more specificity, we can gain perspective and avoid getting stuck in negative patterns. Practicing gentle acceptance and having our own back, similar to how a caregiver provides a secure base for a child, allows us to nurture and support ourselves. We can also use perspective-taking techniques, such as imagining advice from someone we trust, to help us make decisions and get unstuck. Developing personal values is essential for navigating social contagion and staying true to ourselves amidst external influences. Values provide guidance, give us a sense of purpose, and protect us from being swept away by societal pressures.

Intro

4min

Embracing Emotional Agility

18min

Embracing Emotions: The Journey Beyond Happiness

3min

Emotional Agility and Self-Compassion

19min

Cultivating Compassionate Relationships and Emotional Resilience

6min

Navigating Emotions: From Acceptance to Action

17min

Understanding Social Proof and Its Impact on Behavior

2min

Understanding Values and Social Contagion

26min

Navigating Emotional Health and Accountability

8min

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Embracing Emotional Agility

6min

"If you're struggling, struggle is normal, and breath into it. I think it's very powerful to think of who we want to be in this moment."

Today's guest is Dr. Susan David, who is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. She’s the author of the bestselling book, "Emotional Agility," which describes the psychological skills critical to thriving in times of complexity and change.

In this episode Lewis and Susan discuss what emotional agility is and how to develop it, the science behind values and why they’re so important, the biggest misconception people have about creating change in their lives, and so much more!

For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1089

Dr. Susan David's previous episode: www.lewishowes.com/604

Check out her website: www.susandavid.com

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