Writing "Atlas of the Heart" changed pretty much everything I thought I knew about the science of emotions. On the website this week I'm sharing 10 learnings that changed how I think about stress and overwhelm. Full references are included.
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@brenebrown93.bsky.social I know you're a bit removed from direct SoWo practice these days but this sounds a lot like what I learned from ACT. Are you a fan?
“For me, stress is barely managing the Whac-A-Mole game at the carnival, and overwhelm is leaving the carnival in tears. And, not being able to find my car.”🤣🤍
Amidst all emotional nuances, it’s crucial that we recognize what exactly is in our inner world. It helps promote self awareness and empathy
Yes yes yes. Thank you for this clarity. Since getting a diagnosis of ADHD I am learning to recognise overwhelm and how often it derails me. It is hard to learn to do nothing to recover from overwhelm. But it works.
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Amidst all emotional nuances, it’s crucial that we recognize what exactly is in our inner world. It helps promote self awareness and empathy