In this podcast episode, the focus is on taking charge of negative emotions instead of letting them dominate your life. Host Dan Harris shares his journey of using mindfulness meditation to manage his feelings and tackle issues like panic attacks and an obsession with success. The conversation highlights the significance of self-awareness—recognizing negative emotions as they occur—and offers mindfulness techniques to enhance emotional control. Listeners are guided through a practical exercise that involves dedicating just 15 minutes each day to reflect on negative emotions, analyze them objectively, and create positive strategies for handling them. Committing to this process aims to foster better self-management and boost overall happiness.