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A review by itsautumntime9
Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David
5.0
Ok, update. I initially finished this book and thought “This Book was fine. Not life-changing, but good.” Didn’t give it a rating and moved on.
But since I have finished it, I have thought about it every. day. It shifted something in me and I have felt a lot of peace ever since. I have had a few breakthroughs.
I’ve read books that spoke of similar things, but this author is good at the application part. It has stuck with me and I am so grateful I read this.
Favorite quotes:
“Emotions are data, they are not directives”
“To truly "show up" means making room for labelling your thoughts and emotions and seeing them for what they are: information rather than facts or directives. This is what allows us to step out to create distance from and gain perspective on our mental processes, which then defangs their power over us.”
“Acceptance is a prerequisite for change.”
“We still don’t like the things we don’t like –we just cease to be at war with them. And once the war is over, change can begin.”
“Emotional agility means being aware and accepting of all your emotions, even learning from the most difficult ones.”
But since I have finished it, I have thought about it every. day. It shifted something in me and I have felt a lot of peace ever since. I have had a few breakthroughs.
I’ve read books that spoke of similar things, but this author is good at the application part. It has stuck with me and I am so grateful I read this.
Favorite quotes:
“Emotions are data, they are not directives”
“To truly "show up" means making room for labelling your thoughts and emotions and seeing them for what they are: information rather than facts or directives. This is what allows us to step out to create distance from and gain perspective on our mental processes, which then defangs their power over us.”
“Acceptance is a prerequisite for change.”
“We still don’t like the things we don’t like –we just cease to be at war with them. And once the war is over, change can begin.”
“Emotional agility means being aware and accepting of all your emotions, even learning from the most difficult ones.”