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Episode 2392:

Steve Pavlina’s insightful comparison between physical and emotional trauma underscores how, just as athletes face the dangers of repeated head injuries, many people endure “emotional concussions” by tolerating harmful environments and neglecting their own well-being. Recognizing and addressing these patterns is essential for emotional recovery, fostering healthier decision-making, and restoring self-trust.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2020/05/emotional-concussions/

Quotes to ponder:

"Recognizing that you can’t trust your feelings is a hard realization, but if you’ve suffered the equivalent of repeated emotional concussions, then your emotional intelligence could be severely lacking."

"When your emotions are functioning well, and you consider taking a heartless job, your feelings will scream at you: What are you doing? No way!"

"Self-trust is wonderful, but it needs to be rooted in rationality."

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