The Art of Manliness Turn Your Anxiety Into a Strength
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Nov 29, 2023 
Dr. David Rosmarin, an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and founder of the Center for Anxiety, challenges the conventional view of anxiety as a disorder. He discusses how the rise in anxiety may stem from our intolerance for uncertainty. David offers strategies to reframe anxiety as a beneficial tool for self-awareness and personal growth. He emphasizes embracing vulnerability, the role of anxiety in enhancing performance, and how spiritual practices can aid in navigating emotional distress. Transforming anxiety into a strength is central to his perspective.
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Anxiety and Modern Life
- Increased safety and prosperity have led to higher anxiety levels.
- This stems from unrealistic expectations of control and a lack of resilience to discomfort.
Cell Phones and Anxiety
- Brett McKay shares how constant cell phone access creates anxiety around loved ones' unavailability.
- He contrasts this with his upbringing without cell phones, where such anxiety was absent.
The Anxiety Spiral
- Feeling anxious about anxiety itself intensifies the issue.
- Perceiving anxiety as a disease triggers a physiological cascade, worsening symptoms.
