Beliefs Are Not Truth Either: The Invisible Defaults Behind the Stories Under Your Emotions (Full)

Have you ever reacted strongly to a situation and wondered: "Why does this keep happening, even though I know better?" Many of our emotional reactions are influenced by beliefs we've absorbed over time—assumptions about ourselves, other people, success, belonging, mistakes, or what we need to do to be accepted. The challenge is that these beliefs often become invisible. They feel like reality rather than interpretations. In this video, I explore: 🧠 How emotions are constructed by the brain rather than simply "discovered" 💭 Why beliefs can feel like facts 🌍 How culture and language influence emotional experiences 🗣️ The power of emotional granularity and a richer emotional vocabulary 🔍 Three common beliefs I frequently see in international professionals and expats ✨ How to start updating beliefs that may no longer serve you Drawing on the work of neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett and my experience coaching international professionals and global leaders, this video offers a practical framework for understanding the invisible defaults operating beneath many emotional reactions. Because emotions aren't random. And neither are the stories underneath them. 🎥 Newsletter article: https://www.natalia-leal.com/blog/bel... 📞 Want support exploring your own patterns and beliefs? Book a Discovery Call: https://www.natalia-leal.com/contact 💬 Which belief has influenced your life more than you realised? #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #SelfAwareness #ExpatLife #InternationalProfessionals #LeadershipDevelopment #Neuroscience #CrossCulturalLiving #EmotionalWellbeing