The Minimalists discuss emotional clutter with psychologist ‪@susandavid_phd‬ Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast on Patreon:   / theminimalists  

Questions answered in this episode:

00:00 What is optimum emotional health, and how do we achieve it?

04:11 How does acceptance help us manage our emotional state?

05:39 Can anger be productive?

06:44 How are emotions actually data?

07:05 How do emotions and values work together?

10:09 What is the ideal relationship between stimulus and response?

10:58 What is “fusion”?

13:34 What is the “readiness potential”?

13:50 How do we address overidentification with an emotion?

19:10 How do I silence the naysayers in my head?

19:48 What is the “amplification effect”?

20:49 What is the importance of self-compassion?

22:50 What is the difference between a “have-to” goal and a “want-to” goal?

25:26 Listener comments and minimalism tips.

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