Emotional agility requires that we show up to all of our feelings. But while so much of showing up is about “going to” the emotion, we also need to “go through” the emotion in order to take practical steps to deal with the situations we face. These questions can help: - How am I feeling right now? - How are my feelings impacting me? - What are my options for dealing with this situation? - What is one values-aligned step I could take? @melrobbins and I discuss going TO and going THROUGH emotions

This week on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m joined by Susan David to explain the differences between emotional fragility and emotional agility. In this emotionally trying time, it’s important that we feel strong in our ability to handle whatever the world gives us. But we don’t always have to be positive and find the silver lining. In fact, evolutionarily it serves us to acknowledge uncomfortable emotions so that we can effectively adapt and shape our experiences. Emotional agility is being compassio