The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Reset Your Relationship With Negative Emotions in 2022
Dec 20, 2021
Explore the transformative power of negative emotions like sadness and anger. Discover the importance of acknowledging these feelings instead of ignoring or wallowing in them. Learn practical coping strategies from experts like Brene Brown and Adam Grant. Get inspired to reset your emotional wellbeing for the new year, emphasizing mindfulness in life choices. It's a fresh approach to handling grief, guilt, and burnout to boost your overall happiness.
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Facing Emotions
- Acknowledge and name your emotions to gain power over them.
- Avoid suppressing or ignoring negative feelings, as this can be counterproductive.
Reframing Negative Emotions
- Negative emotions like sadness, anxiety, and guilt are normal parts of life.
- In 2022, try to view these emotions from a fresh perspective.
Understanding Emotions
- Recognize and understand emotions in yourself and others.
- Even negative emotions like anger can be important signals.