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Summary:
In this conversation, Stamina Lab co-founders Glen Lubbert and Dr. Deborah Teplow explore the significance of self-reflection and the questions we ask ourselves to gauge our well-being.
They discuss how our responses to the question ‘How are you doing?’ can shape our mindset and actions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing progress, leveraging strengths, and making small shifts for improvement.
The conversation also addresses the concept of toxic positivity, the role of language in emotional processing, and the importance of agency in navigating challenges. They conclude with practical applications for listeners to enhance their resilience and personal growth.
Takeaways:
- Self-reflection is crucial for personal growth.
- The way we answer ‘How are you doing?’ shapes our mindset.
- Asking ‘what’ and ‘how’ questions can direct our focus positively.
- Recognizing our strengths helps in maintaining progress.
- Toxic positivity can hinder genuine emotional processing.
- Coping mechanisms are essential for navigating tough times.
- Language can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation.
- Psychological flexibility allows us to adapt to challenges.
- All experiences, positive or negative, provide valuable data.
- We have the agency to choose our responses to situations.
