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Modern Wisdom
#788 - Mo Gawdat - How To Save Your Brain From The Dangers Of Stress & Anxiety
May 25, 2024
In this insightful conversation, Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google and author, dives deep into the pervasive nature of stress in modern life. He shares why many feel 'comfortably numb' and offers strategies to identify and manage stressors effectively. Gawdat emphasizes the importance of gratitude and emotional expression for well-being, challenging the notion that stress is vital for productivity. He also introduces the concept of becoming 'unstressable,' advocating for a balanced approach to mental fitness.
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- Stress is not solely external but also from our coping skills, making it manageable.
- Understanding the 90-second cortisol flush-out period empowers conscious emotional responses.
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Understanding Stress and its Impact on Modern Lives
The modern world's stress is designed by us to be an accepted tax for success, leading to overwhelming feelings without clear sources. Stress is not solely from external events but also from our ability to deal with challenges. By dissecting stress as a force divided by our coping skills, it shows that stress is manageable. Young people are numbing from stress, impairing their ability to assess and address its sources effectively.
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