Why Forced Positivity Is Making You Miserable | Susan David

Psychologist and emotions researcher Susan David joins Lewis Howes to challenge the culture of forced positivity and explain why avoiding difficult emotions makes us more miserable. Drawing on two decades of research into grief, resilience, and values, she introduces the concept of emotional agility—a skill the World Economic Forum now identifies as essential for the future. She explains why emotional granularity (precisely labeling feelings) matters for well-being, how self-bias distorts our self-perception, and why acknowledging pain is crucial for authentic living.