The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Coach Yourself Through a Crisis
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Mar 19, 2020 
Ethan Kross, a psychology professor at the University of Michigan, shares expert insights on managing emotions during crises. He discusses how to coach yourself through anxiety by cultivating psychological distance, allowing for clearer decision-making in stressful situations, like grocery shopping. Kross emphasizes techniques like third-person self-talk to ease public speaking fears and introduces the 'Batman effect' as a strategy for emotional regulation. His practical approaches aim to enhance resilience and inner calm when facing life’s challenges.
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Panic Shopping
- Laurie Santos describes a stressful grocery shopping experience during the pandemic.
- Overwhelmed by anxiety, she bought unnecessary items and forgot essentials like coffee.
Impact of Intense Emotions
- Intense emotions like anxiety narrow our focus on threats, hindering broader decision-making.
- This over-focus limits our mental space for other important tasks and relationships.
Psychological Distancing
- Use psychological distancing to manage anxiety by gaining perspective on your problems.
- Think about your situation as if it were happening to someone else.