The Science Of Building The Life You Want | Arthur Brooks
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Emotional Self-Management and Metacognition
Emotional self-management is crucial in decision-making and reaction control, allowing your prefrontal cortex to interpret emotions and decide responses. Giving yourself time for the limbic system to communicate with the prefrontal cortex is key. Metacognition involves being aware of your emotions and thoughts, creating a space between your emotional responses and rational decisions. By applying techniques such as insight meditation, you gain more control over your emotions and actions.
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