Sally Kohn: You have to maintain a little bit that orientation on what comes next, like what's the next piece of content that goes up. What are some things that you do personally to kind of not keep that horizon too far in the distant future and instead keep it in that manageable space?Kohn: I actually feel like I am very organized, but the way I do my work is that I usually focus just on my to-do list for the day. My work each day is pretty similar to what the work is the day before. She says she has kept her work life simple because "I'm happier when things are simpler"
Forrest and Lori Deschene, founder of TinyBuddha.com, explore how we can learn to manage paralyzing experiences of anxiety and worry. This includes focusing on what you can control, limiting responsibility to a comfortable level, and developing comfort with uncertainty.
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Timestamps:
2:30: What was the inspiration behind Tiny Buddha?
5:30: Has engaging with self-help made you personally happier?
7:45: Worrying about being enough.
12:10: Focusing on what you can control
14:00: Recognizing your own strength.
15:25: Using creative activities.
18:20: Returning to childlike joy.
21:45: Limiting responsibility to a comfortable level.
26:00: Acknowledging your everyday accomplishments.
27:30: Developing comfort with uncertainty.
32:00: Being honest with yourself.
34:00: Recap
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