

How to Think Your Way to Lasting Health with Ellen Langer [Episode 11]
12 snips Mar 15, 2024
In this episode, Ellen Langer discusses the mind-body connection to influence health and vitality, challenging beliefs and expectations about aging, exploring the power of mindfulness in health and relationships, and the influence of placebos and self-healing. She emphasizes the importance of perception, flexibility of thinking, and taking control of chronic illness for a more fulfilling life.
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No Right or Wrong Decisions
- There are no right or wrong decisions, only actions you make right or wrong.
- Make any decision work by changing your perspective on the outcomes.
Horse Eating Hot Dog
- Ellen Langer realized everything she thought she knew could be wrong after seeing a horse eat a hot dog.
- This experience opened up a world of possibilities for her.
Embrace Positive Traits
- Identify negative traits you want to change and list their positive counterparts.
- Embrace the positive versions to appreciate your behavior instead of changing it.