Episode 73 | Why Your Feelings Shouldn't Make Your Decisions with Dr. Carrie Johansson
About this episode
Ann Sheu and Dr. Carrie Johansson discuss the relationship between emotions and decision-making, offering strategies for emotional awareness and resilience.
In this episode of Mpowered Living , Ann Sheu welcomes back psychologist Dr. Carrie Johansson to explore a topic that affects all of us: our relationship with emotions. Dr. Carrie explains why emotions are valuable sources of information, but why they aren't meant to dictate our actions. She shares practical strategies for recognizing when we're processing emotions versus simply marinating in them, and how shifting into a more thoughtful, action-oriented mindset can improve many parts of our lives – relationships, leadership, parenting, and overall well-being. In this episode, they discuss: The difference between emotional processing and rumination How emotions show up in the body and what they're trying to tell us Why labeling emotions can reduce their intensity The "Three A's of Mental Fitness": Accept, Assess, and Act How to move from emotional reactivity to intentional action Practical ways to help children build emotional awareness and resilience Why asking "What's my next best move?" can be a powerful tool during difficult moments This conversation is especially valuable for parents, leaders, and anyone who wants to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity…
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