Episode #176 - It Really Is All About Feelings

What if the thing you've been trying to fix… isn't actually the problem? In this episode, we talk about one of the most life-changing ideas I've ever learned: We create our emotional experience from the inside out. As Sixes, we often believe that if people behaved differently, if circumstances changed, or if life became more certain, we'd finally feel better. But that's not how emotions work. Instead, our minds and bodies are constantly interpreting what's happening around us, creating emotions, assigning meaning, and building stories—all in a matter of seconds. Understanding this doesn't make difficult emotions disappear. It gives us something much more valuable: Choice. In this episode, we explore: Why emotions aren't created by external circumstances How our brains assign meaning to physical sensations The belief that some emotions are "good" and others are "bad" Why Sixes immediately move into fix-it mode when uncomfortable feelings arise The courage it takes to become curious instead of reactive How taking ownership of your emotional life creates freedom A real-life example of how changing the story changed an entire conversation A question to take with you: What story am I telling myself about this feeling—and is there another possibility?   Helpful Links: Sign up for my FREE Series on Confidence or Self Loyalty email series! You can find me on Instagram HERE You can contact me HERE if you have questions or want to chat more about Life Coaching