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Lisa Feldman Barrett

“When you categorize something as “Not About Me,” it exits your affective niche and has less impact on your body budget. Similarly, when you are successful and feel proud, honored, or gratified, take a step back and remember that these pleasant emotions are entirely the result of social reality, reinforcing your fictional self. Celebrate your achievements but don’t let them become golden handcuffs. A little composure goes a long way.”

Lisa Feldman Barrett, How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain
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How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett
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