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A Basic Skill We Should Have Learned as Kids
If an emotion can't change the condition or the situation you're dealing with, it is likely an unhelpful emotion. Or, quite possibly, a destructive one. But it's what I feel. Right, no one said anything about not feeling it. No one said you can't ever cry. Forget "manliness." If you need to take a moment, by all means, go ahead. Real strength lies ... See more
Ryan Holiday • The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
Before I repeat any statistical claim, I first try to take note of how it makes me feel. It’s not a foolproof method against tricking myself, but it’s a habit that does little harm and is sometimes a great deal of help. Our emotions are powerful. We can’t make them vanish, nor should we want to. But we can, and should, try to notice when they are c
... See moreTim Harford • The Data Detective
We do these things automatically—protect against sad emotions, dismiss what we see as trivial emotions, and discourage angry emotions. We don’t want to reinforce negative feelings. To acknowledge them seems counterintuitive.
Joanna Faber • How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 (The How To Talk Series)
Sadly, many of us feel the most motivated to discuss issues when we are the most upset. The trick is to be smarter than your emotions. When your emotions are screaming the loudest is probably not the best time to be debating the finer details of life. It has been my experience that there is a time to teach and a time not to teach. If you are in a m
... See moreMark Gungor • Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage: Unlocking the Secrets to Life, Love and Marriage