Susan David, Ph.D.

Susan David, Ph.D.

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Psychologist; author of Emotional Agility; emotional skills for performance

Rediscover Self: Prioritize Being Over Constant Doing
SocialApr 21, 2026

Rediscover Self: Prioritize Being Over Constant Doing

For so many of us, doing and achieving has replaced being and living. Now more than ever, we need to articulate our values and rediscover our deepest selves. https://t.co/mBvr8utLQS

By Susan David, Ph.D.
Leadership Shows up in Everyday Acts of Guidance
SocialApr 14, 2026

Leadership Shows up in Everyday Acts of Guidance

Leadership takes many forms. You’re a leader when you help your team clarify the next steps in a project. You’re a leader when you teach a friend a new skill. You’re a leader when you mentor a child in your...

By Susan David, Ph.D.
Holistic Wellbeing Fuels Values‑Driven, Satisfying Life
SocialApr 9, 2026

Holistic Wellbeing Fuels Values‑Driven, Satisfying Life

When you view your wellbeing through a more holistic, comprehensive lens, you get closer to living a more satisfying and values-connected life. Consider the ways you could integrate these components of emotional agility into your relationships, workplace, and community. https://t.co/9GdyL29KYm

By Susan David, Ph.D.
Identify Emotions, Then Extract Wisdom and Move Forward
SocialApr 7, 2026

Identify Emotions, Then Extract Wisdom and Move Forward

Identifying your emotions is important, but it's only half the battle. We often get caught up in this first phase of emotional agility & miss out on the deeper wisdom to be gained. Ask yourself these questions to first learn...

By Susan David, Ph.D.
Ride Stress Like Waves, Integrate, Don’t Resist
SocialApr 2, 2026

Ride Stress Like Waves, Integrate, Don’t Resist

Stress happens. Rather than fighting it, we can ride the waves of it, integrating it into our response to the world. https://t.co/M0IA33IQ4Z

By Susan David, Ph.D.
Compassion Is Your Superpower When Overwhelmed
SocialMar 31, 2026

Compassion Is Your Superpower When Overwhelmed

If you’re overwhelmed, your greatest superpower is to treat yourself with compassion. Because as much as we’d like to, we’re not able to time travel, fly, read minds, battle the elements, or move mountains. Give yourself the support you need...

By Susan David, Ph.D.
Five Questions to Discover Your Core Values
SocialMar 26, 2026

Five Questions to Discover Your Core Values

It's difficult to act in alignment with your values if you don't know what they are. These five questions can help you identify what matters to you most. https://t.co/Pa3UOb4Rcp

By Susan David, Ph.D.
Unexpected Tears Remind Us to Honor Feelings
SocialMar 19, 2026

Unexpected Tears Remind Us to Honor Feelings

Big emotions surprise us at the most unexpected times. You can go years thinking you’ve healed from an experience and then—BAM. You find yourself sobbing in the vegetable aisle at the grocery store. Give yourself permission to feel what you...

By Susan David, Ph.D.
Shift From Rigid Focus to Values‑aligned Agility
SocialMar 17, 2026

Shift From Rigid Focus to Values‑aligned Agility

Emotionally rigid: Keep your head down, one eye on the prize, the other on the bottom line, no matter the cost. Emotionally agile: Realize your circumstances have evolved, and make a values-aligned choice to change course. These questions can help you reevaluate...

By Susan David, Ph.D.
Finding the Sweet Spot: Guide Vs. Freedom
SocialMar 10, 2026

Finding the Sweet Spot: Guide Vs. Freedom

How do you strike a balance between guiding your child and letting them take the reins? https://t.co/2XRVYgsUjz

By Susan David, Ph.D.