Insights from ‘Emotional Agility’ by Susan David Flashcards
What are bottlers and how do they handle emotions?
Bottlers suppress emotions, trying to forget about them through distraction, like busy work or ignoring emotions, which prevents growth and change.
What behavior characterizes brooders in terms of emotional management?
Brooders obsess over their emotions, allowing them to dominate focus and drain cognitive resources.
True or False: Both bottling and brooding over emotions can make them stronger and more destructive.
True
Why is naming emotions a transformative step in emotional management?
Naming emotions helps distinguish specific feelings, reducing stress and aiding in managing life’s emotional ups and downs.
Fill in the blank: Unnamed emotions often cause uncontrollable _____.
stress
Describe the benefit of accepting emotions without judgment.
Accepting emotions without judgment reduces their power, helping to avoid becoming ‘hooked’ by them and allowing more progress in personal and professional areas.
What does ‘stepping out’ mean in the context of emotional agility?
Stepping out involves viewing oneself objectively, recognizing emotions without being controlled by them, allowing for thoughtful responses instead of impulsive reactions.
In a challenging situation, what question can guide someone toward acting in line with their values?
‘If I react to this emotion, will I be acting according to my values?’
What is the purpose of ‘acting according to your values’ when managing emotions?
It helps individuals respond in ways that align with their goals and what matters most, reinforcing purposeful living.
According to Viktor Frankl, what exists between stimulus and response?
A space in which we have the power to choose our response, leading to growth and freedom.
What is a practical first step in ‘stepping out’ of an emotion?
Visualize yourself from an external perspective, observing your emotions rise and fall to determine if they are helpful or not.
True or False: Emotional agility encourages ignoring difficult emotions to stay productive.
False
Why is it important to distinguish between different emotions like sadness and boredom?
Understanding the specific type of emotion helps in managing it effectively and reducing stress.
How does accepting emotions differ from suppressing them?
Accepting emotions means allowing them to exist without judgment, while suppressing them involves avoiding or ignoring them, which can worsen emotional distress.
Give an example of stepping out in a social setting.
Feeling anxious in a social setting, choosing not to reach for a phone as a distraction, and instead starting a conversation despite the anxiety.
