The Joy of Movement is a new book written by fitness expert and martial arts master Pataf. It's based on research that when people are in situations where they are dynamically happy, like you get good news, they jump up and down. In lots of different cultures, it seems to be a natural expression of joy. The workout involves jumping for joy with music designed to also make people feel better.
Stress, anxiety, nervousness — when these feelings inevitably arise, lecturer Kelly McGonigal says it’s not about making them go away, but using them to your advantage.
“What I have come to value about anxiety,” says McGonigal, “is it’s a sign that I care.” As she explains, feelings of stress alert us to things that matter to us and help us stay present in the moment — particularly useful, she says, when it comes to communication.
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, McGonigal and host Matt Abrahams discuss how to channel stress toward more effective communication and to a deeper connection to our own purpose and meaning.
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