What We Should Have Learned in School with Amy Leo

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Apparently, the Earth is Flat?! Apr 19, 2018

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If your beliefs are not the result of years of rational analysis, what are they the result?

Understanding the human being with greater clarity like this can prevent a whole host of unnecessary dramas such as: stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and perhaps at some point could even prevent wars and other conflicts. (This is what one organization One Solution has set out to do!)

In the place of ego, arrogance, and confirmation bias, lies the potential for creative problem solving and sustainable solutions...now how practical is that!

In today's episode you will learn about:

-a tricky little thing called Confirmation Bias

-who are you, really?

-how we can be less fooled by things such as confirmation bias and ego

*Warning today's episode includes potentially transformative homework*

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Introspection is NOT As Important As You Think (In fact, it can be harmful) (Part 2) Apr 05, 2018

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Today we explore just one of many studies conducted by people like Anthony M. Grant, Tasha Eurich, Tim Wilson, and Emily Pronin, which points to the fact that introspection is not the act of tapping into our deepest selves, rather it is a fabrication, a grand lie constructed by our brains in order to keep the story (it previously created) of "who we are" consistent.

Tune in to see what you can do instead of engaging in traditional introspection and asking "Why?".

More info: www.amyleo.com

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P. Johansson et. al. "Failure to detect mismatches between intention and outcome in a simple decision task." https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16210542

R. Harrington & D. Loffredo. "Insight, Rumination, and Self-Reflection as Predictors of Well-Being."https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00223980.2010.528072

The Eureka Factor, https://www.amazon.com/Eureka-Factor-Moments-Creative-Insight/dp/1400068541

J. Forgas. "Don’t Worry, Be Sad! On the Cognitive, Motivational, and Interpersonal Benefits of Negative Mood." http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0963721412474458

Association for Psychological Science. "Distance From a Conflict May Promote Wiser Reasoning." https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/distance-from-a-conflict-may-promote-wiser-reasoning.html#.WS_HXbGZOt8

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Introspection is NOT As Important As You Think (In fact, it can be harmful) Mar 30, 2018

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If you are like me, you have been exposed to the idea that self-reflection (ie. introspection) allows us to better understand ourselves and therefore, better control our emotions and manage our behaviors.

(And when you are feeling down for days, this sounds like a much welcome solution!)

But before you run off to write in a journal or call a friend to share all the reasons why you have been feeling so blue, tune into today's episode.

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Sources:

Work of Timothy Wilson: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0065260108603111, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2016668,

Work of Tasha Eurich: https://ideas.ted.com/the-right-way-to-be-introspective-yes-theres-a-wrong-way/

Rethinking Rumination: http://sonjalyubomirsky.com/wp-content/themes/sonjalyubomirsky/papers/NWL2008.pdf

Introspection Illusion: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0065260108004012

A Broader Perspective Promotes Better Decision-Making: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/distance-from-a-conflict-may-promote-wiser-reasoning.html#.WS_HXbGZOt8

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1 Simple Emotional Mistake We All Make (And What To Do About It) Mar 22, 2018

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Ever been told you need to "vent" your feelings? That it is unhealthy to bottle up your emotions?

Tune into today's episode for another segment of what we should have learned in school: -venting emotions doesn't release angry feelings -the idea of bottling up emotions and needing to release them only sustains feelings of anger and sadness -even crying isn't always therapeutic

Basically, the whole notion of catharsis is mostly crapola: ie. not real, not true. Learn what processes you can put your attention on instead.

Sources: More about how venting anger doesn't work: https://youarenotsosmart.com/2010/08/11/catharsis/ http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146167202289002 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10101875

More info. on questioning the need to always "talk about it": http://evidencebasedliving.human.cornell.edu/…/rethinking-…/ http://sonjalyubomirsky.com/…/sonjalyubo…/papers/NWL2008.pdf

More about how our emotional system actually works: https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_feldman_barrett_you_aren_t_at_the_mercy_of_your_emotions_your_brain_creates_them

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Is Caring What People Think Holding You Back? Mar 08, 2018

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Has the fear of failure, embarrassment, or social disapproval kept you from doing something? Is it still keeping you from doing something?

Perhaps you haven't asked that cute person out from work our of fear of rejection or you haven't danced when you kind of wanted to, sang, learned a musical instrument, joined a sports game, or even started a business out of fear of how it will be perceived by others?

Today's episode is for you.

Link to Spotlight Effect Research: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/3d2a/1c99395124bf9372e1493f314f6990a78473.pdf

Link to the 30 Days of Love Challenge: www.intentioninspired.com/join-love

More about Amy: www.amyleo.com

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Dealing with Difficult Feelings Feb 22, 2018

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Today we explore a more logical approach to dealing with conflict and uncomfortable emotions in relationships.

Well actually, in relating to uncomfortable emotions in general.

Join the 30 Days of Love Series here: www.intentioninspired.com/join-love

Learn more about Amy at www.amyleo.com

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The Life-Changing Question You Must Ask Yourself Feb 15, 2018

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In today's episode we highlight what is at the heart of Subtractive Psychology. You don't want to miss this one.

Learn more at the 30 Days of Love Challenge: www.intentioninspired.com/join-love

Contact: www.amyleo.com amy@amyleo.com

Thank you to all the wonderful teachers out there, especially Valda Monroe and Keith Blevens to which this logic was articulated simply and effectively.

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Not Positive Psychology or The Law of Attraction Feb 08, 2018

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Tune into today's show as we highlight the difference between what the 30 Days of Love Challenge is offering and how it differs from popular personal development methodologies.

Go to www.intentioninspired.com/join-love for more information.

Contact Amy directly at amy@amyleo.com

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Will you regret that relationship decision...or not? Feb 01, 2018

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For 20 cents a day, join me this month for the mental adventure of a lifetime when it comes to the realm of love: self-love, romantic love, love of family, and love of humanity as a whole. Join the 30 Days of Love Challenge! https://www.intentioninspired.com/join-love/

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Curiosity is the Classroom Jan 25, 2018

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"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." - Walt Disney

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