I am feeling…

By Susan David

You are not your feelings.

When you say “I am” it makes you sound as if you are the emotion. Whereas you are you, and the emotion is a data source.

Instead, try to notice the feeling for what it is: “I am feeling anxious” or “I’m noticing that I’m feeling worried.”

This creates critical space between you and the emotion.

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Susan David

Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal and often appears on national radio and television. Learn more.

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