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The Benefits of Writing About Regrets
37:29 - 43:29 (06:00)
The act of writing about regrets can be a helpful form of sense-making as it allows us to shift between abstract and concrete perspectives, aiding in problem-solving. Carl Veit's research on how groups make sense of emotions and situations is also mentioned, along with the example of scuba divers' knowledge of the ocean.
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The act of writing about one's regrets and feelings is a form of sense-making that can be just as useful, if not more so, than simply speaking about it.
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Summary
The act of writing about one's regrets and feelings is a form of sense-making that can be just as useful, if not more so, than simply speaking about it. Writing also differs from speaking as it can be done for oneself instead of solely for others.
ChapterThe Benefits of Writing About Regrets
Episode#437 - Daniel H. Pink - How To Overcome Regret
PodcastModern Wisdom
The ability to shift between abstract and concrete thinking, known as construal level, is crucial for problem-solving using self-distancing techniques, as explained by researcher Carl Veit.
40:02 - 43:29 (03:27)
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The ability to shift between abstract and concrete thinking, known as construal level, is crucial for problem-solving using self-distancing techniques, as explained by researcher Carl Veit. As sense-makers, humans use their limited knowledge to understand and make sense of situations.