The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

How to Build Your Emotional Agility and Resilience – Susan David, Ph.D. & Joan Rosenberg, Ph.D. : 887

Dec 21, 2021
Join Susan David, an award-winning Harvard psychologist, and Joan Rosenberg, a master clinician, as they explore the art of emotional agility and resilience. They discuss how to navigate difficult emotions without resorting to positive thinking. Learn practical strategies for engaging with emotions compassionately, reclaiming your power, and enhancing relationships. The duo also shares insights on fostering emotional awareness in children, empowering both parents and kids to thrive in challenging situations.
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ANECDOTE

Car Accident Anecdote

  • Joan Rosenberg shared an anecdote about a car accident.
  • She used emotional regulation to stay calm, exchange information kindly, and process feelings later.
INSIGHT

Lasting Confidence

  • Lasting confidence comes from mastering eight unpleasant feelings: sadness, shame, helplessness, anger, vulnerability, embarrassment, disappointment, and frustration.
  • Confidence develops by taking action and experiencing these feelings, not avoiding them.
ADVICE

Gentle Acceptance

  • Acknowledge and accept difficult emotions instead of suppressing them with unhealthy coping mechanisms.
  • Practice gentle acceptance by acknowledging the situation as it is, which reduces suffering.
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