Emotional Equations

Inspired by a Chip Conley interview with Forbes

What can math teach us about controlling our emotions?

In creative professions, emotions can run high, because creatives tend to pour their hearts and souls into their work.

While this sounds like it would produce brilliant work, it can be a slippery slope, leading to friction during critiques, anxiety about presenting ideas, causing people to feel constantly on edge.

Emotions are subjective, and often perceived in different ways by different people.

However, this doesn't mean that we can't objectively break them down.

As Chip Conley mentions in the article:

"...the more conscious about what creates regret or envy the more we can influence those ingredients and have emotional mastery in our lives."

I hope these equations make you think more consciously about your emotions in your work and life, helping you to readjust the power they have over you, so you can lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives.