How the world shows up for us and the possibilities we see (or don’t see) for ourselves is heavily determined by our emotional state. When we experience emotional shifts, different worlds appear for us. French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre wrote that emotions are the source of “magical transformations of the world”.

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Learn to Decide for Yourself

“Frankly, she’s out of her depth.”
“The project was a disaster.”
“I’m not very confident.”
“We’ll know you’re ready for promotion if you can get this deal over the line.”
“He’s always so demanding.”
“She’s very aggressive.”

Are these facts? Or are they opinions? And if they’re opinions, whose opinions are they? Do they say more about who or what they’re describing or the person who holds them? Are they grounded in truth, or are they coloured by the speaker’s own experience and perception?

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Tools for Challenging Times

Living in such uncertain times, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by unhelpful narratives and difficult emotions like anxiety, anger or hopelessness. Whatever you’re wrestling with, the ideas and practices offered in this article can help you gain new perspectives and become more resourceful during any time of crisis.

Resourcefully Navigating Complexity

When we feel triggered or threatened, we tend to react by defaulting to old habits instead of behaving more resourcefully - unless we’re practiced. The following steps can help us become more practiced at navigating complexity in the most effective way possible.

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Request Your Way Out of Resentment

Do moments of frustration, anger, judgement or righteous indignation feel familiar to you? If so, you’re not alone. Resentment is something many of us get trapped in. Read on to learn how making an effective request can free us from this toxic mood.

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