Chapter
Understanding Our Emotional Responses
1:31:52 - 1:38:28 (06:36)
Speaking from our emotional "chimp" can help us disarm our negative emotions, according to a speaker in a team meeting. This can help us process our feelings and improve our mental well-being.
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Laughing at ourselves and situations disarms the "chimp" part of our brain, which is responsible for alerting us to danger and worry.
1:31:52 - 1:33:31 (01:39)
Summary
Laughing at ourselves and situations disarms the "chimp" part of our brain, which is responsible for alerting us to danger and worry. This allows the brain to default into more human mode and respond better to situations.
ChapterUnderstanding Our Emotional Responses
EpisodeE215: The Mindset Doctor: The Secret Man Behind The World's Top Performers: Steve Peters
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Speaking out loud and processing thoughts can help manage our inner critic or "chimp" and bring perspective in, allowing us to see situations from a clearer, human perspective.
1:33:31 - 1:35:02 (01:30)
Summary
Speaking out loud and processing thoughts can help manage our inner critic or "chimp" and bring perspective in, allowing us to see situations from a clearer, human perspective.
ChapterUnderstanding Our Emotional Responses
EpisodeE215: The Mindset Doctor: The Secret Man Behind The World's Top Performers: Steve Peters
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker emphasizes the importance of expressing emotions and feelings rather than suppressing them, especially during challenging situations.
1:35:02 - 1:37:44 (02:42)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of expressing emotions and feelings rather than suppressing them, especially during challenging situations. It highlights "exercising the chimp," a concept of letting out emotions and expressing oneself, ultimately leading to mental well-being.
ChapterUnderstanding Our Emotional Responses
EpisodeE215: The Mindset Doctor: The Secret Man Behind The World's Top Performers: Steve Peters
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Your support system, including friends, family, and partners, help you through tough times and accept you even if you make a mistake, as being human means imperfection.
1:37:45 - 1:38:28 (00:42)
Summary
Your support system, including friends, family, and partners, help you through tough times and accept you even if you make a mistake, as being human means imperfection. Supportive relationships provide the fall back needed when dealing with high pressure situations, such as being a high performance athlete or being in the public eye.