Anticipatory Stress (Insomnia, Public Speaking, etc.)
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If you have insomnia, do you spend so much energy dreading the possibility of waking up at night that you literally can’t fall asleep? This is a perfect example of anticipatory stress, the stress we feel in anticipation of anything we label “bad.” It’s also the main source of our suffering in any situation we dread. Tune in to learn four simple steps you can take to feel calmer even if what you fear comes to pass. Get full show notes and more information here: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/161
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