081 How to TRUST Your Emotions & Stop Sabotaging Yourself | Part 2 with Abigail Barnes - The Time Management Podcast

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:

Name the emotion you’re experiencing (use the Feelings Wheel!).
Reflect on what triggered it and the possible deeper causes.
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!

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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’t have any to waste!

Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 5 million people how to achieve Productive Wellbeing using The 888 Formula by 2030.

Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time.

She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School.

Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com

Email: [email protected]

Audio Credit: Keith Hare

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