Why Trying to "Think Positive" All the Time Could Make You Feel Worse
The Bulletproof Musician
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Is Emotional Acceptance Helpful in Public Speaking?
The more accepting participants were of negative mental thoughts and emotions, the less distressed they were during the speaking task. It is actually consistent with a relatively new approach to treating depression and anxiety that's known as acceptance and commitment therapy. Many of the principles of ACT are increasingly being applied to high-level athletic performance, as well as music.
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