If You're Curious About These Questions...
You should listen to this audiobook
- Have you ever wondered why your most 'logical' decisions are actually driven by your emotions?
- What if the secret to peak performance and professional success isn't suppressing your feelings, but learning how to leverage them?
- Did you know that neuroscience has revealed a way to transform your relationship with difficult emotions to build more effective habits?
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Key Takeaways from Emotional
- Discover why the traditional view of emotion versus logic is outdated, and learn how modern neuroscience proves that feelings are actually essential for making sound, rational decisions.
- Recognize how emotions that evolved to ensure our prehistoric survival can create challenges in modern life, and discover practical ways to harness them for personal and professional success.
- Understand the concept of 'core affect' to see how your body's physical baseline—like hunger or fatigue—subconsciously dictates your emotional state and everyday decision-making.
- Find out how deeply intertwined your mind and body truly are, including the astonishing scientific evidence that your gut microbiome can directly influence your personality.
- Learn how to deliberately build your determination by strengthening your brain's neural networks through accessible daily habits like regular exercise and mindfulness.
Emotional — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Science has lost touch with our emotions.
Chapter 3: Core affect: Trusting your intuition
Chapter 4: Developing determination
Chapter 5: We have the power to rewire our brains.
Chapter 6: Watch what you take in.
Chapter 7: 3 strategies for managing your emotions
Emotional Summary & Overview
Emotional (2022) explores a long-misunderstood part of the human psyche: emotions. It shows how neuroscience is shedding light on the role and importance of our emotions – and gives tips on how to control our emotions to lead better lives.
Who Should Listen to Emotional?
- Businesspeople who want to be more successful and effective in their roles
- Individuals dealing with difficult-to-control emotions
- People struggling with motivation who want to form beneficial habits
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