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1903: What Lies Underneath Worry by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important on How We Project Our Feelings Onto Others

Sep 23, 2023

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Margo Aaron, a graduate of Emory and Columbia University, discusses the underlying emotions that fuel worry, the importance of self-reflection, and how we project our feelings onto others. She also explores different perspectives on the roots of worry and the role of empathy in our relationships.

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Worry is a defense mechanism that helps us avoid facing deeper emotions like grief and pain, and projecting worry onto others allows us to transfer those uncomfortable emotions.

Acknowledging and embracing our emotions is essential, as they provide valuable information about ourselves and should be treated as data rather than feared or avoided.

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The Impact of Worry on Avoidance and Projection

Worry is a secondary emotion that serves as a defense mechanism, helping us avoid facing deeper feelings such as grief, sorrow, powerlessness, and pain. By projecting our worries onto others, we can transfer those uncomfortable emotions and avoid confronting them ourselves. The author shares an example of a friend who expressed worry about her, but it was actually a reflection of his own insecurities and inability to confront his own emotions.

Introduction

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What Lies Underneath Worry and the Importance of Self-Reflection

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Whole Foodie Festival Ad, Cheerios Ad, and Discussion of Worry

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Margo Aaron of That Seems Important talks about what lies underneath worry

Episode 1903: What Lies Underneath Worry by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important on How We Project Our Feelings Onto Others

Margo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory University, Columbia University and altMBA where she won the prestigious Walker Award. In 2017 she founded The Arena, the first virtual coworking space for solopreneurs. She's a regular contributor to Inc and lives in Jersey City as a Daywalker.

The original posts are located here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/personal-growth/what-lies-underneath-worry/

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