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April 17, 2025 27 mins

In this episode of the Time Management Podcast, we're unlocking the power of emotions – not just to "feel better" but to create serious momentum and become the main character of your life. This is Part 2 of our three-part Main Character Energy series, and we’re tackling the truth about emotions head-on.

You’ll learn how to stop doubting yourself, how to recognise emotional triggers, and how to use your emotions as a compass.

This episode is for you if:

  • You're stuck in self-doubt or self-sabotage
  • You want to develop a deeper emotional vocabulary
  • You’re ready to finally feel your way into the life you want

“Just because the science isn’t there yet doesn’t mean something isn’t real. Wi-Fi would’ve sounded insane once too.” Abigail Barnes

In This Episode we discuss:

  • The history and science of emotions: from Aristotle to neuroscience and facial micro expressions
  • Understanding the difference between emotions and feelings – and why it matters
  • Look at tool like the Feeling’s Wheel and Wheel of Emotions to expand your emotional vocabulary
  • How to spot emotional triggers, and the role of somatic healing in processing trauma
  • Why we can get stuck in emotional habit loops (and how to break them)
  • I also share simple practices to build emotional awareness and momentum in your daily life

✅ 3-Step Exercise you can Start Using This Today:

  1. Name the emotion you’re experiencing (use the Feelings Wheel!).
  2. Reflect on what triggered it and the possible deeper causes.
  3. Take action – move, shake, phone a friend, or do something to shift your emotional state.

💥 Next week we’re going even deeper with embodiment and practical action. And don’t forget—Magic May 25-Day Challenge starts on 1 May and you’ll have a few more days to sign up with the promo code. Use the link in the show notes to grab your discounted spot!

 

⭐️ Links for the Episode:

- Magic May 25 Day Group Challenge: https://bit.ly/MAGICMAY

Promo code MAGICMAYEASTER50 | £50 off | valid until 24 April (13:13 BST)

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⭐️ SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA:

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ABOUT ABIGAIL BARNES:

Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula.

In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. This was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don’

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