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The Disruptive Voice

115. Build The Life You Want: A Conversation with Arthur Brooks and Karen Dillon

Sep 19, 2023
Arthur Brooks, who teaches Leadership and Happiness at Harvard Business School, joins Karen Dillon to discuss practical strategies for becoming happier from their book 'Build The Life You Want'. They explore misconceptions about happiness, the importance of emotional self-management, strategies for becoming metacognitive, and the neurochemical cascade of falling in love. Listen to learn more!
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Quick takeaways

  • Emotional self-management is crucial for leading a happier life, and practicing metacognition can help create space between emotions and reactions.
  • Building a happy life involves focusing on four main pillars: faith or philosophical life, family, friendship, and work that serves others.

Deep dives

The Importance of Emotional Self-Management and Metacognition

Emotional self-management is crucial in leading a happier life. By practicing metacognition, the ability to observe and understand one's own emotions, individuals can create space between their emotions and their reactions. This allows for a more conscious and intentional response to emotional triggers. One technique is to delay immediate reactions, park emotions, and revisit them later for a more thoughtful analysis. Additionally, engaging in deep self-reflection, practicing contemplative activities like meditation or prayer, and having regular conversations with trusted friends or partners can help in emotional self-management.

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