Jay Shetty sits down with Dr. Julie Smith to talk about how we deal with our emotions. As a way to cope with difficult situations, we often attempt to block the negative emotions. We tend to shut ourselves down without realizing that blocking negative emotions also means blocking any other emotion. We are built to feel positive and negative emotions everyday because that’s what makes us human. Dr. Smith is a Clinical Psychologist, online educator, blogger, and owner of a private practice in Hampshire, England. She has devoted her career to learning everything she can about adult mental health and the intricacies of the human mind. She made it her mission to help as many people as she can to thrive. Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/ What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 02:23 The root of the biggest problems people are facing today 05:08 Why are we outsourcing our wellbeing? 07:18 We are built to have fluctuating emotions 10:39 The struggle of blocking negative emotions 16:04 Some days, you just don’t feel motivated 23:21 Getting stuck in the same cycle 26:28 The difference between thoughts, feelings, and emotions 30:11 Stress and anxiety are part of the same threat response 35:12 How to better handle someone’s grief 42:57 Start taking responsibility for your happiness 47:57 An activity that allows you to stop and reflect on an experience 51:06 Dr. Julie on Fast Five Do you want to meditate daily with me? Go to http://calm.com/jay to get 40% off a Calm Premium Membership. Experience the Daily Jay Only on Calm!