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The Best of "How To"

How to Build a Happy Life: Be Self-Aware

Oct 5, 2021
38:02

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Quick takeaways

  • Managing negative feelings involves making our emotions meta-cognitive to shift control from amygdala to prefrontal cortex.
  • Mindfulness meditation develops self-awareness, enabling us to observe and regulate our emotions.

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Managing Negative Feelings is Essential for a Happy Life

Negativity is a part of life, and eradicating it completely is impractical and even dangerous. However, it is important to learn how to manage negative feelings so that they do not overpower us. By making our feelings meta-cognitive, we can become aware of them and shift their control from the amygdala to our prefrontal cortex. This self-awareness allows us to manage our emotions effectively.

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