From the course: Top Ten Overlooked Productivity Hacks

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Let go of debilitating emotions to unlock productive behavior

Let go of debilitating emotions to unlock productive behavior

From the course: Top Ten Overlooked Productivity Hacks

Let go of debilitating emotions to unlock productive behavior

- Guess when some of the best, most productive things happen? When you let go. That is, when you let go of things that no longer serve you well. Like, old stories, old beliefs, toxic behaviors or relationships, identities that no longer apply, or unhelpful emotions. Especially when you let go of unhelpful, debilitating emotions. There are four in particular that are all too common that when released unlock a huge productivity help. I call them the festering four, because they slowly, quietly do great damage over time, fueling behaviors that sap productivity among other unhelpful outcomes. You must let go of them. They are regret, guilt, shame, and self-pity. It's vital to consciously release these most devastating emotions, especially when they become an unwanted pattern. It's about reaping the most emotional reward by targeting the few most penalizing offenders. To help with that. Know that the first three regret, guilt, and shame can all be released in the same way, by countering…

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