Managing Anxiety through Paradox and Playfulness

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This chapter explores the importance of paradox and playfulness in dealing with anxiety, using personal stories as examples. It emphasizes that doing the opposite of what feels natural can create emotional space for making choices and reducing anxiety.

The emotional intensity that comes from being super-serious can turn a challenge into a problem. Likewise, when we react automatically to the anxiety of others, it can make a bad situation worse. This episode digs into why this is the case and what you can do about it.

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