The psychology of anxiety & how to manage it
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Anxiety is a normal and healthy emotion - after all, it’s what keeps us alert in emergency situations! But sometimes our brain can get confused about what an emergency situation is. Ever find yourself turning a problem over and over in your mind without finding a new solution? Feeling exhausted after a long day of firefighting at the office but can’t fall asleep? Then today’s episode of BrainyHeart all about anxiety is perfect for you. Tune in now to discover: - The role of the amygdala and cortisol in emergency situations - Why you’re exhausted but can’t fall asleep when you feel everyone wants a piece of you - What road rage and overthinking have in common - How to use a growth mindset to counteract anxiety - Why it’s important to find the right meditation style for you - The 3 things that stop the running apps in the background To discover if you’re more left- or right-brained and how to leverage your strengths, don’t forget to download the “Boost your Brain” workbook! Sign up to the BrainyHeart newsletter now to receive it (and to get the latest episode & exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox) at www.EvelineGoodman.com/BrainyHeart There’s a special guest on the next episode on September 5th: Iris Schierhuber, Director Talent Acquisition & People Development at ‎Semperit.
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