“Working only with positive emotions is not enough.” Stress expert Elke Van Hoof on why you must face negative emotions head-on.
Focusing solely on positive emotions does not resolve enough. In this episode, stress expert Elke Van Hoof explains why she only found true peace when she dared to acknowledge her pain, sadness, and anger.
Neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett demonstrates that emotions are not fixed reactions. Your brain constructs them by combining physical sensations with experiences and context. The same pounding heart is anxiety in one situation and excitement in another. Negative emotions are your early warning signals. If you ignore them, stress accumulates until you break. In the workplace, the unwritten rule often applies: stay calm and rational. However, this actually leads to misunderstandings and burnout.
