Susan David is a psychologist on faculty at Harvard Medical School. She’s also the co-founder and co-director of The Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital and is CEO of Evidence-Based Psychology. Have you ever gotten hooked by a difficult emotion? In other words, have you ever felt compelled to act on a strong feeling without having any space to think about your action first? If so, you will find really helpful wisdom in this episode that you can take, apply today and live a more skillful, open-hearted life.

In this episode, Eric and Susan David discuss her book, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life

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Susan David and I Discuss How to Create Emotional Agility and …
Her book, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life
How emotions are a guidance system and aren’t good or bad
Learning 
That emotions can help us adapt and thrive
The thinking “unless I’m happy all the time, something is wrong”
Emotional agility is when we connect with our values and move forward in action
Emotional rigidity is when we believe the negative voice in our head and are reactive or on autopilot
How we get “hooked” when we accept our thoughts as facts
Strategies for getting “unhooked” 
Recognizing our patterns and being curious and compassionate about how we’re reacting
Understanding that tough emotions are part of life
Shifting thing from “I am ____ ” to “I notice that I’m feeling_____”
Choice points:  do I move towards or away from my values?
Our values are quality of action
Social contagion describes how we catch other peoples’ behaviors and emotions
The power of keeping our values front of mind
A meaningful life comes with discomfort
How our difficult emotions are signposts for our values
Premature cognitive commitment is when we decide before we think

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Susan David is a psychologist on faculty at Harvard Medical School. She’s also the co-founder and co-director of The Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital and is CEO of Evidence-Based Psychology. Have you ever gotten hooked by a difficult emotion? In other words, have you ever felt compelled to act on a strong feeling without having any space to think about your action first? If so, you will find really helpful wisdom in this episode that you can take, apply today and live a more skillful, open-hearted life.
In this episode, Eric and Susan David discuss her book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781592409495">Emotional Agility: </a><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781592409495">G</a><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781592409495">et Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life</a>
Registration for <a href="https://offers.oneyoufeed.net/mindfulness/">The Well Trained Mind Program</a> is now open!  Learn the foundations of mindfulness and create a more fulfilling spiritual practice in Ginny’s live virtual program that starts on October 9.  Visit <a href="https://offers.oneyoufeed.net/mindfulness/">oneyoufeed.net/mindfulness</a> to learn more!
Susan David and I Discuss How to Create Emotional Agility and …
<ul>
<li>Her book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781592409495">Emotional Agility: </a><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781592409495">G</a><a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781592409495">et Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life</a></li>
<li>How emotions are a guidance system and aren’t good or bad</li>
<li>Learning </li>
<li>That emotions can help us adapt and thrive</li>
<li>The thinking “unless I’m happy all the time, something is wrong”</li>
<li>Emotional agility is when we connect with our values and move forward in action</li>
<li>Emotional rigidity is when we believe the negative voice in our head and are reactive or on autopilot</li>
<li>How we get “hooked” when we accept our thoughts as facts</li>
<li>Strategies for getting “unhooked” </li>
<li>Recognizing our patterns and being curious and compassionate about how we’re reacting</li>
<li>Understanding that tough emotions are part of life</li>
<li>Shifting thing from “I am ____ ” to “I notice that I’m feeling_____”</li>
<li>Choice points:  do I move towards or away from my values?</li>
<li>Our values are quality of action</li>
<li>Social contagion describes how we catch other peoples’ behaviors and emotions</li>
<li>The power of keeping our values front of mind</li>
<li>A meaningful life comes with discomfort</li>
<li>How our difficult emotions are signposts for our values</li>
<li>Premature cognitive commitment is when we decide before we think</li>
</ul>
Susan David Links
<a href="https://www.susandavid.com/">Susan’s Website</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/SusanDavid_PhD">Twitter</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/susandavid_phd/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/susandavidphd">Facebook</a>
By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
If you enjoyed this conversation with Susan David, check out these other episodes:
<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/hilary-jacobs-hendel-how-to-process-emotions/">How to Handle Emotions with Hilary Jacobs Hendel</a>
<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-cope-with-big-feelings/">How to Cope with Big Feelings with Liz Fosslien</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

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How to Create Emotional Agility with Susan David

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