
A Changed Mind | Mindset That Matters 182 If You Feel Stressed but Nothing’s Actually Wrong, Here's How to Fix It.
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Oct 13, 2025 Discover the surprising origin of stress—it's not external circumstances but our own thoughts! Explore how stress acts as a signal of false beliefs and learn to navigate your mind effectively. Delve into two distinct states of being: powerful and primal, and see how shifting your decisions can redefine your reality. David introduces the Decision Matrix, a tool to challenge limiting thoughts and embrace new perspectives. Break free from chronic stress with daily practices that empower you to reclaim control over your mind and life!
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Friend Feeling Trapped
- David Bayer describes a friend overwhelmed by work, money, and family pressures that felt inescapable.
- The story illustrates how stress can make someone feel trapped despite active efforts to change their life.
Stress Comes From Thought
- David Bayer asserts stress isn't caused by circumstances but by your thinking about them.
- He frames understanding this as the gateway to dissolving stress and reclaiming personal power.
Stress Hijacks Capacity
- Stress is the sensation that things won't change or may get worse, which becomes a baseline if repeated.
- Chronic stress reduces creativity, intuition, health, and financial capacity.



