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The Power of Perspective Taking in Therapy and Everyday Life
Perspective taking allows us to move beyond our own emotional space and into the emotional space of another person, providing an opportunity for empathy and new insights. This skill can be useful both in therapy and everyday life situations.
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Perspective taking allows one to move from their own emotional state into an alternative perspective, whether for personal growth or to empathize with others.
54:49 - 57:33 (02:43)
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Perspective taking allows one to move from their own emotional state into an alternative perspective, whether for personal growth or to empathize with others. It's a tool that can be used in a variety of situations, including sports and interpersonal relationships.
ChapterThe Power of Perspective Taking in Therapy and Everyday Life
Episode1089 How to Overcome & Take Back Control of Your Emotions w/Dr. Susan David
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The development of personal values or principles is essential in improving one's life by moving away from negative emotional actions and towards a hopeful and connected present moment.
57:33 - 1:00:10 (02:36)
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The development of personal values or principles is essential in improving one's life by moving away from negative emotional actions and towards a hopeful and connected present moment. A person's values protect them against social contagion, and this is demonstrated in studies, such as the increased likelihood of buying candy by someone who sits next to another person who buys candy on a plane.
ChapterThe Power of Perspective Taking in Therapy and Everyday Life
Episode1089 How to Overcome & Take Back Control of Your Emotions w/Dr. Susan David
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Studies have shown that people tend to desire what their social network has, even if they don't personally know the person with the object.
1:00:10 - 1:02:33 (02:22)
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Studies have shown that people tend to desire what their social network has, even if they don't personally know the person with the object. This can include anything from clothes to cars to education.