Introspection is NOT As Important As You Think (In fact, it can be harmful)

If you are like me, you have been exposed to the idea that self-reflection (ie. introspection) allows us to better understand ourselves and therefore, better control our emotions and manage our behaviors.

(And when you are feeling down for days, this sounds like a much welcome solution!)

But before you run off to write in a journal or call a friend to share all the reasons why you have been feeling so blue, tune into today's episode.

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Sources:

Work of Timothy Wilson: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0065260108603111, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2016668,

Work of Tasha Eurich: https://ideas.ted.com/the-right-way-to-be-introspective-yes-theres-a-wrong-way/

Rethinking Rumination: http://sonjalyubomirsky.com/wp-content/themes/sonjalyubomirsky/papers/NWL2008.pdf

Introspection Illusion: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0065260108004012

A Broader Perspective Promotes Better Decision-Making: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/distance-from-a-conflict-may-promote-wiser-reasoning.html#.WS_HXbGZOt8