![]() However…what often happens is we get hooked by our thoughts, our emotions, our stories. But in fact, these emotional experiences are normal. We live in a world that tells us we should be happy all the time. We live in a world that tells us the opposite. “There’s nothing wrong about having sadness or anxiety. “There’s nothing wrong about having a so-called negative thought,” says Susan. Most of us know too well the consequences of responding ineffectively when life throws us challenges Susan breaks these down into four “hooks.” The Four Hooks It enables us to respond effectively to the challenges that life throws at us.” “Emotional agility is the set of skills that we, as human beings, need in order to deal with ourselves and others in a way that’s healthy. What is emotional agility? Susan David, author of Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life sums it up: Listen, learn, and enjoy! Please Scroll down for Full Show Notes and Featured Resources! More About This Show In this episode, Harvard psychologist Susan David joins us to talk about her new book Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life, which helps us navigate life’s twists and turns with insight according to our values rather than knee-jerk “hooks” in which our thoughts, emotions, or stories drive our behavior. Do we let our self-doubts, failings, shame, fear, or anger hold us back, or can we be determined, persevering toward key life goals with the insight and courage to recognize when these goals are not serving us, and adapt?
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