The answer is simple: There is crucial information in those feelings. When you push them away in an effort to feel better, you seriously limit your ability to find your way out of those same feelings.

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Dr. Rina Koshkina is a results-oriented leader and certified executive coach who uses practical tools to help others perform at their best. I recently read a great MIT article on how executives can ...