The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos How to Identify Your Negative Emotions
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Jan 3, 2022 
Brené Brown, a social worker and bestselling author renowned for her insights on vulnerability and empathy, joins Dr. Laurie Santos. They delve into the importance of recognizing and understanding negative emotions like jealousy and envy. Brown emphasizes the need for a richer emotional vocabulary to navigate feelings that can be painful. Through anecdotes and a structured approach, they explore how acknowledging these emotions can improve relationships and overall well-being, helping listeners transform their emotional landscapes for a happier life.
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Brené's Emotional Superpower
- Brené Brown predicted her volatile swim coach's behavior by observing his preferences.
- This ability to connect behavior, language, and emotion felt like a superpower.
Limited Emotional Vocabulary
- People recognize only three emotions in themselves: happy, sad, and angry.
- Expanding emotional vocabulary allows for better understanding and communication.
The Power of Naming Emotions
- Avoiding negative emotions worsens them.
- Naming emotions empowers us.
