The Psychology of your 20s 229. 4 ways to make your anxiety work for you
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Sep 10, 2024 The discussion dives into how anxiety, often perceived negatively, can actually work for us. Four transformative strategies are shared: turning anxiety into excitement, using the certainities list method, personifying feelings, and channeling anxious energy into creativity. Personal anecdotes highlight the challenges of anxiety in young adulthood, encouraging listeners to reframe their perceptions. Additionally, insights on gut health emphasize the role of dairy and probiotics in well-being. It's a refreshing take on harnessing anxiety for personal growth and empowerment.
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First Panic Attack
- Jemma had her first panic attack at eight years old during a school movie night.
- Since then, she has experienced periods of extreme panic and baseline nervousness.
Anxiety's True Job
- Anxiety's job is to be irrational and present worst-case scenarios, not to be truthful.
- It exaggerates outcomes to motivate or encourage problem-solving, acting as a flawed practice exam.
Anxiety as Excitement
- Reframe anxiety as excitement, leveraging the similar physical responses.
- Tell yourself you're excited, improving performance in various anxiety-inducing situations.