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Stoic Coffee Break

15 - Emotional Responsibility

Jan 23, 2018
05:20
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Exploring the connection between emotional responsibility and Stoicism, the hosts discuss taking control of your emotions and assigning meanings to situations. Urging listeners to regain control of their emotions, they provide examples to emphasize this point.
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Quick takeaways

  • We have the power to be in control of our own emotions, as no one can make us feel anything without our permission.
  • By paying attention to the thoughts and meaning behind our emotions, we can regain control over our emotional responses and decide how we react to situations.

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Take Emotional Responsibility

In this episode, the concept of emotional responsibility is discussed, highlighting the idea that individuals have the power to be in control of their emotions. The host suggests that no one can make us feel anything without our permission, emphasizing that we give meaning to what others say or do. By recognizing this power, we can decide how we react to situations and the emotions they create. For example, if someone cuts us off in traffic, we can choose not to get angry and instead consider alternative explanations for their behavior. By paying attention to the thoughts and meaning behind our emotions, we can regain control over our emotional responses.

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