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#282 BITESIZE | Why Emotions Matter More Than You Think | Professor Marc Brackett

Jun 9, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Professor Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, dives deep into why understanding emotions is essential for creativity and health. He shares how processing feelings can empower positive actions, even during anxiety. Marc introduces practical strategies like the 'hot air balloon' technique to gain emotional perspective. He emphasizes the importance of granting 'permission to feel' and the transformative power of compassionate listening in enhancing relationships and mental well-being.

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Intro

3min

Harnessing Emotions for Positive Action

4min

Navigating Emotions: Strategies for Better Understanding and Perspective

3min

The Gift of Emotional Permission

2min

The Power of Emotional Understanding and Compassionate Listening

3min

Our emotions affect our creativity, learning and problem solving, but also our physical health and our mental health.

Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests.

Today’s clip is from episode 179 of the podcast with Professor Marc Brackett, the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.

Emotions matter more than we think, and, in this clip, Marc explains why being able to understand our own and other’s feelings can have a profound impact on our lives.

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