Understanding How the Brain Works with Lisa Feldman Barrett
The One You Feed
Simple Feelings and Body Budgeting
Simple feelings like feeling pleasant, unpleasant, comfortable, uncomfortable, worked up, or calm are not emotions but indicators of your body budget's state. They inform you if your body budget is balanced or in deficit. Your brain is constantly budgeting for your body, interpreting these feelings as mood or affect. The brain's most crucial job is managing the body budget, influencing your thoughts, actions, and perception.
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