Permission To Feel

"Permission to Feel" is a book written by psychologist Marc Brackett, the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. The book explores the importance of emotional intelligence and provides readers with practical tools and strategies for developing greater emotional awareness and resilience. Through personal anecdotes and scientific research, Brackett emphasizes the need for individuals to give themselves permission to feel a wide range of emotions and to use these emotions as a source of information and motivation. The book also offers a roadmap for cultivating emotional intelligence, including exercises for identifying and labeling emotions, managing stress and anxiety, and communicating effectively with others. By reading "Permission to Feel", readers can gain a deeper understanding of the role emotions play in their lives, and learn how to harness the power of emotional intelligence to live a more fulfilling and authentic life. Overall, "Permission to Feel" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to develop greater emotional intelligence and wellbeing.