Emotional Agility by Susan David
Difficult emotions are data, not directives. Emotional agility means showing up to them, stepping out of them, walking your why, and moving on.
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Open in SpotifyWhat if negative, difficult emotions aren't problems to solve but messages trying to tell us something important about ourselves? In today's episode, let's delve into the book "Emotional Agility" by Susan David, which explores how embracing our emotions with curiosity and compassion can help us build resilience and greater self-awareness!
Getting hooked means a feeling is driving; agility means you are.
Labeling an emotion precisely loosens its grip.
Values, not moods, should choose your next move.
When a hard feeling shows up, say: "I notice I'm feeling X." Then ask what it is telling you about what you value.
“What difficult emotion has been trying to tell me something I keep not hearing?”
Write about itShow up, step out, walk your why, move on.
Use it when
A feeling has hooked you and is making the decisions.