Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice 3098: The Nocebo Effect: Are You (Unknowingly) Thinking Your Way to Failure by Nia Shanks
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Apr 6, 2025 Nia Shanks, an author and fitness expert, dives into the intriguing nocebo effect—where negative expectations lead to real-world setbacks. She discusses how self-limiting beliefs and pervasive fitness myths can sabotage progress. Shanks emphasizes the importance of positive thinking, revealing that doubting your abilities can yield poorer outcomes. By reframing your mindset, you can take control of your health and well-being, challenging the notion that you're 'broken' or fragile. It's all about empowering yourself for lasting change!
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The Nocebo Effect in Medicine
- A patient experiences negative side effects after being told about them, even though she received a sugar pill.
- This demonstrates the nocebo effect, where negative expectations lead to adverse outcomes.
Sleep and Workout Expectations
- Nia Shanks shares an example of how negative expectations about lack of sleep affect workouts.
- If you expect a bad workout due to poor sleep, you are more likely to have one.
Placebo's Power in Strength Training
- One study showed that people significantly increased strength just by believing they took steroids.
- This showcases the power of the placebo effect.