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Navigating the Complexities of Our Emotions

Everyday Better with Leah Smart

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** Emotional regulation might not be moving past a feeling **

Because you're like going after this thing you don't you can't reach or you don't reach enough for it comes and it goes./nAnd you're like, well, what's wrong with me or what's wrong with the world that I can't have this thing?/nYou're just going to be endlessly disappointed in your wellbeing./nHowever, if you strive for something like contentment, which is this idea of feeling like you're complete, you know, you are enough. This can be more interesting./nOne of the most interesting principles about emotions that has helped me thrive is that life is filled with rainy days and sunny days. So of course, we want slightly more sunny days. However, you can't do 100% sunny days. This is just not a reality. It's got to be rain. The flowers need to grow.

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