The Emotion Machine

Love On The Spectrum by Steven Handel

Staking my claim on 2024.

This is a clip of my new "Positivity Overflow" meditation...it's a combination of binaural beats, ASMR, Tibetan throat singing, and positive suggestions.

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In this episode, I share studies on how meaning and purpose can combat financial stress, why we should analyze our past failures, why focusing too much on “I” is a sign of negativity, the importance of “socratic questioning” to challenge our beliefs, how meditation improves sex, and how taking art classes is good for your mental health.

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In this second episode of “Talking to Myself,” I share some new studies on self-defeating humor and psychological well-being, how materialism hurts marriages, empathizing with positive emotions, the benefits of pessimistic thinking, why you should listen to your favorite song over and over, how holding hands can sync brainwaves, how nostalgia can help with loneliness, and why turning 30 can be a motivating time.

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In this first episode of "Talking to Myself," I share some big announcements about my new book deal, as well as some interesting studies on nature and body image, writing and sleeping, sauna bathing, mindfulness and kindness, and the relationship between volunteering and self-esteem. I also answer some of your guys questions on Twitter, including questions on social media and social skills, how to manage an anxiety episode, the effect of pornography on our minds, how to get "revenge" on people who hurt you, forgiving others, and the difference between psychology and neuroscience.

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Dorie Clark is a marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, contributor to Harvard Business Review, and the author of the new book "Entrepreneurial You." In this chat, we discuss how anyone can become an entrepreneur in their own way, the importance of having side projects, how to identify ways you can add value to people's lives, and how to cut through the noise and competition to get noticed in the real world. We also talk about the difference between selling products/services vs. asking for donations, how technology and automation will change the job market, and why "soft skills" like creativity and social skills are less replaceable than pure technical expertise.

Discover more about Dorie Clark here:

https://dorieclark.com/

https://twitter.com/dorieclark

https://dorieclark.com/toolkit

Book Recommendation:

Entrepreneurial You -> http://amzn.to/2DBJvnc

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Tara Cousineau is a clinical psychologist and author of the book "The Kindness Cure." In this chat, we discuss the current state of kindness (and cruelty) in our world and practical ways we can make kindness cool again. One big factor is how the internet and social media shape what we see in the world (with an emphasis on negative news) - this can lead to a "cool to be cruel" mentality. We also talk about the importance of both mindfulness and forgiveness when overriding our old impulses and instincts, and how this relates to being a kinder and nicer person in the future.

Discover more about Tara Cousineau here:

http://www.taracousineau.com/

https://twitter.com/taracousphd

Book Recommendation:

"The Kindness Cure" -> http://amzn.to/2AHVMbA

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Jeff Callahan is a social skills and communication coach behind the site Become More Compelling. In this chat, we talk about how we first became interested in self improvement, advice on how to overcome social anxiety and start new conversations, the importance of taking action and trying new things, and why it's okay to be self-conscious when you're first learning new skills. We also touch on the importance of staying connected with old friends and family, our idea of the "scariest social situations," and what we can learn from stand-up comedians.

Discover more about Jeff Callahan here:

http://www.becomemorecompelling.com/

Book Recommendation:

"Never Split The Difference" - http://amzn.to/2iVALhS

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Dave Crenshaw is a Productivity and Leadership Mentor and author of the new book “The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done.” In this chat, we talk about the purpose of having fun at work and why it’s so important to take meaningful breaks that align with your “ultradian rhythm.” He uses the metaphor of walking through a desert and needing an “oasis” so that you can re-energize yourself and stay motivated at work. We also touch on how his approach differs from the idea of “work-life balance,” and why we can still enjoy work even if we don’t have the perfect job or career.

Discover more about Dave Crenshaw here:

http://davecrenshaw.com/

https://twitter.com/DaveCrenshaw

Book Recommendation:

"The Power of Having Fun" - http://amzn.to/2yXOTAZ

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