The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos cover image

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Big Bird Has Big Feelings

Sep 25, 2023
28:41
Snipd AI
Learn how to embrace and navigate big emotions, including disappointment. Discover strategies for managing challenging emotions and teaching emotional self-regulation. Explore the importance of sharing and seeking advice, as well as techniques like the glitter jar and the game 54321. Prepare for big feelings with deep belly breaths, dancing, and movement.
Read more

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Emotional self-regulation is a critical skill that should be taught to children, as it affects their relationships, school performance, and mental health outcomes.
  • Creating an emotional weather coping kit, engaging in gentle exercise, and seeking social support are strategies that can help cope with big emotions.

Deep dives

Understanding the Purpose of Big Emotions

Big feelings like anger, disappointment, and sadness serve as important messages from our brains, signaling that something is wrong or needs attention. Just as pain tells us to move our hand from a hot stove, negative emotional feelings alert us to address unfairness, unmet needs, or overwhelming situations. By acknowledging and exploring these emotions, we can learn important lessons and make positive changes in our lives.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode