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Summary:
In this conversation, Stamina Lab co-founders Glen Lubbert and Dr. Deborah Teplow explore the concept of emotional mastery, emphasizing that it is not about controlling emotions but rather mastering our responses to them.
They discuss the importance of recognizing and accepting emotions, the impact of emotions on daily life and health, and strategies for managing performance anxiety. They highlight the significance of visualization and mental rehearsal in developing emotional resilience and encourages embracing the full spectrum of human emotions for a richer life experience.
Takeaways:
- We Emotional mastery is about managing responses, not controlling emotions.
- Recognizing emotions is the first step towards mastery.
- Mastery is linked to one’s identity and values.
- Difficult emotions are part of the human experience.
- Visualization can enhance performance and emotional resilience.
- Practicing emotional responses in low-stakes situations is beneficial.
- Emotions impact our health and overall well-being.
- Accepting emotions allows for a fuller experience of life.
- Building on past successes can help manage future emotions.
- Avoiding difficult emotions can limit joy and richness in life.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Understanding Emotional Mastery
- 03:00 The Role of Emotions in Daily Life
- 05:53 Mastering Responses to Emotions
- 09:03 Recognizing and Accepting Emotions
- 12:10 Strategies for Managing Performance Anxiety
- 14:55 Building Emotional Resilience
- 17:59 Visualization and Mental Rehearsal
- 21:05 The Impact of Emotions on Health 23:57 Embracing the Full Spectrum of Emotions
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