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The Rachel Hollis Podcast

743: SHIFT Your Mindset: Dr. Ethan Kross on Managing Emotions and Breaking Patterns

Feb 6, 2025
Ethan Cross, a University of Michigan professor and author of "Shift," joins the conversation about emotional management. He explores how emotions like anxiety and sadness can serve as guides for personal growth. The discussion reveals practical strategies for managing emotions and highlights the importance of sensory experiences, like music and touch, in emotional regulation. Cross also emphasizes creating nurturing spaces and thoughtful relationships to enhance emotional well-being, providing listeners with actionable tools for a balanced mindset.
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  • Emotions serve essential functions and can be beneficial when experienced in appropriate proportions, influencing our responses to different situations.
  • Sensory experiences like music and physical activities can drastically influence emotional states, providing immediate tools for mood regulation.

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Understanding Emotions as Navigational Tools

Emotions serve as essential tools for navigating our experiences and help us respond to various situations. According to research, all emotions, whether perceived as positive or negative, can be beneficial when experienced in appropriate proportions. For instance, anxiety can act as a motivator, prompting one to prepare for an important event, thereby emphasizing its role in our emotional toolkit. The key lies in recognizing that while emotions signal different responses, managing their intensity and duration is crucial for optimal emotional health.

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