348 | Decluttering Emotions

The Minimalists discuss emotional clutter with psychologist Dr. Susan David, and they answer the following questions: What is optimum emotional health, and how do we achieve it? (01:39) How does acceptance help us manage our emotional state? (04:31) Can anger be productive? (05:59) How are emotions actually data? (07:04) How do emotions and values work together? (07:25) What is the ideal relationship between stimulus and response? (10:29) What is “fusion”? (11:18) What is the “readiness potential”? (13:54) How do we address overidentification with an emotion? (14:10) How do I silence the naysayers in my head? (19:30) What is the “amplification effect”? (20:08) What is the importance of self-compassion? (21:09) What is the difference between a “have-to” goal and a “want-to” goal? (23:10) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support