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Get Control of Your UNCONCIOUS MIND, Change Your Behavior and MASTER Your Emotions | Leonard Mlodinow

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May 3, 2022
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Leonard Mlodinow
Leonard Mlodinow, an American physicist and bestselling author, explores the intricate relationship between emotions and rational thinking. He emphasizes how understanding our emotional tendencies can lead to better decision-making and behavior. Their discussion highlights the importance of emotional regulation techniques, such as reappraisal, to manage anger and foster more constructive responses. Mlodinow also dives into the mind-body connection, revealing how our emotional states directly impact our physical health.
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INSIGHT

Emotion's Role in Rationality

  • Emotions are essential for rational thought, acting as the foundation for decision-making.
  • They influence data evaluation, skepticism, and weighting of information during cognitive processing.
ANECDOTE

Will Smith Oscar Slap

  • Will Smith's Oscar slap exemplifies how emotional states, like anger, influence decision-making.
  • Anger increases goal orientation and risk-taking, affecting the evaluation of consequences.
ADVICE

Emotional Regulation

  • Practice mindfulness to recognize and regulate emotions effectively.
  • Reappraisal, changing the narrative around a situation, helps manage emotional responses.
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