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Overcoming toxic positivity with Susan David

WorkLife with Adam Grant

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Revising Emotional Reactions and Creating Space

People should view their initial emotional reactions as rough drafts and be open to revising them. Instead of claiming that others caused their emotions, individuals should take accountability for their emotional responses and focus on the other person's actions that violated their values. Creating linguistic space by using language like 'I am noticing that I'm feeling sad' allows individuals to detach themselves from their emotions and choose how they want to respond. It's essential not to conflate transient emotions with actions, as owning emotions is necessary, but they should not dictate one's actions.

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