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How to Build a Happy Life: Be Self-Aware
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Managing Emotions and Reactivity
Expressing anger is likened to picking up a hot coal to throw at someone with your bare hand, resulting in self-inflicted harm. People managed by emotions tend to exhibit high reactivity. This reactivity stems from the dominance of the limbic system in the brain, leading individuals to react emotionally to stimuli. In the absence of prefrontal regulation, individuals may resort to self-medication as they struggle to manage their emotions effectively.
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