Embracing Positive Anxiety
Dr. Kelly explores the thin line between anxiety and excitement, revealing that both physiological responses are strikingly similar. By reframing anxious thoughts into a narrative of capability, individuals can transform their experiences. Instead of succumbing to fear, embracing the energy of the moment can lead to a more empowering perspective.In this clip
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Neuroscientist REVEALS How To Never Lack WILLPOWER Again! Kelly McGonigal
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In the episode 3 Popular Truths that Keep You Stuck With Michael Griswold and the clip Embracing the Paradox, as well as in episode 294: The new science of dealing with anxiety | Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D., if a person is instructed to try and feel positive emotions like joy, happiness, and excitement during the initial attempts to keep the body calm using breathwork when negative beliefs or thoughts arise, and while redirecting focus to the intention of becoming a famous singer, will they probably only feel frustration and anxiety as the brain begins to adapt to this new belief and dissociate from the negative default thoughts? Moreover, only after consistent practice, when the brain has started to embrace the new thought—seeing the person as a famous singer—would they be able to feel those emotions of joy, happiness, and gratitude? Is it also possible to feel some of these positive emotions in the early stages while engaging in neuroplasticity, even amidst feelings of anxiety and frustration? Can one experience both positive and negative feelings simultaneously in the beginning?
Are there examples of people who use stress positively as discussed in the episode Psychologist Explains The SECRET To Making STRESS YOUR FRIEND | Kelly McGonigal & Lewis Howes and the clip Language of Emotions?
Positive self-talk according to Kelly McGonigal