This is a full-on emotion researcher geek out with @susandavid_phd on how emotional granularity & agility benefit us. We think that denying our emotions makes us stronger & more resilient, but research shows that it actually makes us LESS resilient. bit.ly/3kyzVXP

Thank you for sharing Emotional Agility, Russell!

So glad to learn that it connected with you, and I look forward to hearing how you go with it, Suzanne!

How could you benefit from getting out of your head at this moment? What are you passionate about? Which gifts do you want to share with the world?

By being emotionally agile, we can use the wrong job to gain the perspective, skills, and connections necessary to get to the right job. In the meantime, we can use emotional agility to make the most, every day, of the job we have now.

💡 Forced, false positivity is not leadership. It's denial.

In certain areas of life there is such a thing as being “too competent.” When we get too good at something, we can quickly find ourselves lulled back into autopilot mode, reinforcing rigidity & disengagement, lack of growth, & boredom—in short, we fail to thrive.

What are you feeling right now? Take a step back. Sit with it for a minute. Because while all of your emotions are valid, most of them do not need to be acted upon.

Whatever your “why” is, see if you can take one step toward it today.

What might change if we all led with our hearts?

What type of hook do you experience most frequently? How do you show yourself compassion when you are hooked on a difficult experience or an unhelpful narrative?

When we live in a society that tells us to try harder, work longer, and be better people, letting go can feel very counterintuitive. But sometimes relinquishing control is actually the greatest display of bravery and strength, particularly when it comes to navigating change.

Emotional Agility is a tool for everyone. Because the way we navigate our inner world drives everything—every aspect of how we love, live, parent, and lead. To get a free chapter or purchase a copy for yourself, visit susandavid.com/book?utm_campa….

The quality of our lives depends not on how many tough emotions we experience, or even their intensity, but on the way we deal with them. The Four C’s of Emotional Agility can help us transform how we approach our emotions.

Today

Today. Turning towards, not away. When we move from sympathy to empathy to compassion, we bring action to our intention. Being action-oriented doesn't mean rushing in to fix. It can be holding space. Allowing for pain. Choosing to actively see. Instead of standing across the

The reality of our experiences as humans can be heartbreaking. There are times when things are simply “not okay.” When your feet hurt, and when your heart is tired, may you hold yourself and others with compassion and kindness. You are not alone.

The best way to cope with amplification is to sit with your emotions. Giving yourself a small moment of reflection to process a tough emotion can improve your relationships and your day to day experience as a whole. Try to really see yourself in that moment.