Ep.165 – Dr. Jennifer Dragonette – How to Use Emotions as Information
Every day, we are surrounded by our emotions. But how can we use our emotions as information rather than be bullied by them?
Our resident therapist expert, Dr. Jennifer Dragonette, joins us once again to discuss the concept of emotions as information and explore how our feelings significantly impact our financial decisions, careers, and overall life choices.
Dr. Jen shares practical techniques to navigate powerful emotions like fear and anger, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness, grounding, and understanding our values. She also introduces the concept of agency, helping us recognize that we have more control over our lives than we might realize.
Whether you're dealing with a career setback, relationship challenges, or just seeking to improve your emotional intelligence, this conversation offers invaluable insights and actionable advice. We also highlight the crucial role of a supportive inner circle and how to effectively utilize our emotions to make better decisions and move forward.
Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Jennifer Dragonette.
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1 Big Idea to Think About
Emotional agency, unlike control, involves recognizing and validating emotions while making conscious choices about how to respond constructively. By practicing mindfulness, acceptance, and aligning actions with core values, you can empower yourself to navigate emotions in a way that supports personal growth and thoughtful decision-making.
1 Way You Can Apply This
Create a values-based action plan: Identify your core values, reflect on how recent emotions connect to those values, and develop actionable steps to move in that direction. Use mindfulness techniques to stay grounded and build a support system that helps you balance emotional acceptance with purposeful change
1 Question to Ask
In moments of emotional overwhelm or distress, how can I practice pulling back from my emotions to view them as information, and what values or actions can guide me in moving forward constructively?
Key Moments From the Show
00:01:27 Emotions drive financial decisions; people often feel powerless in their situations.
00:03:56 Recognize fear as an emotion, pulling back to understand it as information.
00:05:34 Suppressing emotions can make us miss valuable information.
00:07:52 Defining agency as taking control of our actions, driving our own bus of life.
00:10:46 Reflecting on past low points to appreciate progress and changes.
00:14:53 Using mindfulness and grounding techniques to recognize and move past emotions.
00:18:11 Distinguishing between values and goals, moving consistently towards values.
00:20:41 Importance of wisely choosing who to include in your inner support circle.
00:23:23 Identifying the few people who can truly support you in tough times is crucial.
Resources Featured in This Episode:
Becoming Fearless: Finding Harmony and Purpose in Personal and Professional Life
Dan Sullivan - The Gap and The Gain