Stoic Coffee Break
183 - Mind And Body
Apr 19, 2021
Explore the impact of anxiety in a modern world and how our brains are wired to perceive threats. Discover the connection between physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions. Learn strategies to manage anxiety through mindfulness, physical activity, and being intentional in daily tasks.
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Quick takeaways
- Anxiety is often a result of our evolutionary response to perceived threats, triggering physical sensations that strongly influence our thoughts and emotions.
- Engaging in physical activities and practicing mindfulness can help manage anxiety by promoting a sense of order and balance in both the physical and mental realms.
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Anxiety and the Mind-Body Connection
In this episode, the host discusses how anxiety can be a result of our evolutionary response to perceived threats. Our brains are wired to react to stressors as if they are immediate threats, causing physical sensations like increased heart rate and shallow breathing. The host shares their personal struggle with background anxiety and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the physical nature of anxiety. They explain that physical sensations strongly influence our thoughts and emotions, and trying to solely think our way out of anxiety may not be effective. Instead, the host suggests engaging in physical activities like taking a walk or doing chores to calm the nerves and promote a sense of order and balance.
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