Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais Unwinding Your Anxiety | Dr. Jud Brewer
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Jul 14, 2021 Dr. Jud Brewer, a neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist, shares his insights on unwinding anxiety and transforming habits through mindfulness. He delves into the complexities of anxiety, highlighting its impact on mental health and performance. Brewer discusses the rise of anxiety in our lives, especially post-pandemic, and critiques traditional treatment methods. He emphasizes the role of awareness and curiosity in managing anxiety and introduces practical tools like the Unwinding Anxiety app to foster positive behavior change.
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Anxiety and Information
- Anxiety arises from our brain's need for accurate information to simulate the future.
- Uncertainty and misinformation overload our brains, leading to worry and anxiety.
Anxiety and Performance
- The Yerkes-Dodson Law, suggesting optimal anxiety for performance, has been disproven.
- Research shows an inverse correlation: higher anxiety leads to worse performance.
Decreasing Distress Tolerance
- People's distress tolerance is decreasing due to constant distraction, especially from smartphones.
- A 2014 study showed people would rather shock themselves than sit alone doing nothing.
