Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

224 - 8 Myths About Feelings That Can Sabotage Your Emotional Intelligence


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What if everything you’ve been told about emotions is wrong? Emotional intelligence is important but there's a lot of misinformation about emotions that are holding people back.

On this episode, I’m exposing eight common myths about emotions that keep us stuck and make it hard to grow mentally stronger. From the idea that venting your feelings helps you feel better to the notion that controlling your emotions makes you less authentic, I’m breaking down the science behind these myths and sharing actionable strategies to overcome them.

Some of the things I talk about are:

  • Why judging your feelings keeps you stuck and how to accept them instead.
  • The truth about venting and why it might actually make things worse.
  • How to regulate emotions without shutting them down.
  • How to stop letting other people have power over your emotions.
  • Steps to take uncomfortable emotions and turn them into a strength.
  • When to feel your feelings and when to shift them.
  • Strategies for reducing the intensity of uncomfortable feelings.
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