#314 Mastering Our Emotions & the Skill of Responding & Not Reacting to Enhance Emotional Control & Foster Positivity with Dr. Paul Jenkins

Do you struggle to control your emotions? Dr. Paul Jenkins, a professional psychologist with over 30 years of experience, joins us to share his expertise on mastering our emotions. He explains how we can learn to respond rather than react to changing circumstances. In this episode, Dr. Jenkins breaks down the mechanics of our thoughts and emotions. He discusses the two interconnected processes of evaluation and creation, which shape our overall positivity. By understanding these processes, we can gain self-control over our emotions and better navigate life's challenges. Dr. Jenkins is a renowned speaker, author, and trainer with a Ph.D. and years of practical and clinical experience. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation on the fascinating realm of emotions. Get a free digital copy Portable Positivity Check out Live On Purpose Central Follow Dr. Paul on YouTube, Instagram, & FaceBook Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 2 Quotable moments: 17:45: “If you compare what you've got to something better, you're gonna feel worse. If you compare what you've got to something worse, you're gonna feel better. About what you've got. This isn't rocket science. It is psychological science.” 19:03: “Evaluation is where we judge. Creation is about what is to be, and that doesn't exist yet. We haven't created it yet. It hasn't yet come to pass.” 20:37 “Anxiety is defined by our imagination of worse things to come, and it creates a fight or flight response in our body because we're, we're in danger and our brain is there to keep us safe and then to prove us right?” 21:41: ”You're always right about how you feel, how you feel is 100% consistent with the way your brain is doing these two processes, evaluation and creation.” 23:54: ”Creation mode and creation starts with discontent, which is not a pleasant emotion, but it's the only thing that will get a creator moving forward. Mm. Discontent is the starting point for a creation process.” ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.