Emotions as Indicators

Did you know that an emotion only lasts 6 seconds? That's how long the chemical process takes. It may seem like it lasts a lot longer, but that's because that initial reaction can become a feeling which has some nuances. We'll touch on that concept today, but mostly we are going to dive into a concept that may be very unfamiliar to you. I know it is pretty foreign to me. It's the idea that our emotions, those chemical reactions, are sending us signals for our personal benefit. That those messages and signals are meant for us, personally. They aren't about the people around us, they are about *us*. When we have a twinge of a strong emotion, we need to stop and get curious as Will Halpin mentioned during episode #32 on IFS - and try to figure out what that emotion might be telling us. There is more to the story and the thought - check out the episode and let me know if it resonates as you start to apply it to what is happening in your world. I know I've been impressed with the things it has helped me uncover! Here's the link to the episode so you can share it with someone you know will enjoy it - or easily link to it yourself! https://podcast.thegritshow.com/episode/40/ Did you get excited about the Introductory series on Podcasting - from Dreaming to Doing?? I would love to have you be part of it - jump on over to register bit.lypodcast/d2d and mark your calendar for April 27th (5:30pm PST). If you are interested in the coupon code- y'all know how to get it!! Were you wanting to check out that Brene Brown episode I mentioned? This links to the first one - the second one is right after! -brenebrown.com We'd love to connect more with you. Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/ Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts: TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaid downloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it?? Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!