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#417 BITESIZE | Why Anxiety Is Your Superpower | Dr Wendy Suzuki
Jan 12, 2024
17:45
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Neuroscientist Dr Wendy Suzuki explains why anxiety can be your superpower. Anxiety can drive productivity and prompt action. Reframing anxiety as an opportunity for growth and development. The relationship between exercise and anxiety. Practical strategies for reducing anxiety and improving mood through small activities, meditation, and exercise.
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- Understanding anxiety as an evolutionary tool for productivity helps us harness its power.
- Viewing anxiety as a learning opportunity and taking specific actions reduces anxiety and increases productivity.
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Anxiety as an Evolutionary Tool
Anxiety is viewed as an evolutionary tool for productivity. It evolved to protect us from physical dangers, such as lions or bears, by triggering the fight-or-flight stress response. However, in today's modern world, anxiety manifests in response to different stimuli, such as emails, texts, or social media. Despite the negative connotations often associated with anxiety, understanding it as a protective mechanism can help us harness its power. This controlled level of anxiety can actually enhance productivity and performance, as demonstrated in scenarios like giving a talk.
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