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You are intelligent, and you have learned many things in your life through reading, attending classes, and experiencing life. If you think back on all you have learned so far, what knowledge would you impart if you could teach only one thing to your children or to the people that you care most about? What would be the most valuable thing for a person to feel happy, successful, and complete?
Since we are in the DBT module of emotional regulation, perhaps the answer lies in managing emotions — or even choosing our emotions: being a victim of emotions to taking ownership of emotions.
It seems that the answer lies in identifying and navigating emotions . . . mastering emotions or choosing your emotion. “Misery is optional. If you can control your emotions, you can change your life completely.” – Alan Watkins.
Our video this week is a tad long, but Alan Watkins says it beautifully.