Affective autonomy
Affective Autonomy: Learning to Create Happiness from Within
Affective Autonomy is an approach that helps us understand what is happening within us — our emotions, inner dialogue, beliefs, expectations and needs.
Our emotions are valuable signals. They can help us notice what we are telling ourselves, what may be contributing to our discomfort, and what needs our attention.
Affective Autonomy invites us to gradually become more responsible for our inner well-being. Instead of depending entirely on circumstances, achievements, possessions or other people’s approval to feel good about ourselves, we can learn to develop a more loving, realistic and supportive relationship with ourselves.
Happiness can be learned. We can learn to listen to ourselves, question beliefs that no longer help us, recognize our needs and choose thoughts and actions that support our well-being.
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