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Science-Based Tools for When You’re Stressed, Obsessed, or Overthinking | Dr. Jenny Taitz

Feb 12, 2024
Dr. Jenny Taitz, a clinical psychologist and UCLA professor, shares her expertise on managing stress and anxiety. She discusses the critical difference between stress and anxiety, and the importance of understanding their roots. Taitz explores how to prepare for stressful situations and even suggests embracing panic attacks as a learning experience. Practical tools for quick stress resets are shared, alongside insights on overcoming negative beliefs and the value of acceptance for a meaningful life.
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Quick takeaways

  • Labeling your state of mind as emotion, reasonable, or wise can provide clarity and aid decision-making.
  • Body reset technique: Submerging face in ice water for 30 seconds activates vagus nerve and calms the mind.

Deep dives

Acknowledge Your State of Mind

One stress reset is to recognize and label the state of mind you are in – emotion mind, reasonable mind, or wise mind. By labeling our state of mind, we can gain clarity and make better decisions.

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