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How to practice emotional first aid

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  • SpeakerGuy Winch
  • Length17 min
  • TopicGrowth
  • Key notes6

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Psychologist Guy Winch asks why we put a plaster on a cut but ignore emotional wounds like loneliness, failure and rejection. He makes the case for emotional hygiene and shares simple ways to look after your mind as well as your body.

  • 17 min
  • Growth
  • by Guy Winch
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Key notes

What to take away.

  1. 01
    Our minds get hurt too

    Failure, rejection and loneliness are injuries that can get worse if we ignore them.

  2. 02
    Loneliness distorts the truth

    It makes us believe others care less than they do, and makes us afraid to reach out.

  3. 03
    Don't let one failure convince you

    If your mind tells you that you can't do something and you believe it, you stop trying too soon.

  4. 04
    Be kind to yourself after rejection

    Treat yourself with the compassion you'd expect from a good friend, instead of listing your faults.

  5. 05
    Break the rumination loop

    Even a two-minute distraction can break the urge to keep replaying an upsetting moment.

  6. 06
    Practise emotional hygiene

    Caring for your mind each day helps you build resilience and thrive.

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