Acutely Anxious

In this episode, I talk about money, one of the biggest sources of my anxiety, and the system I built to stop losing sleep over it. I share my own stories and five things that actually calm my money worries, from an emergency fund to how I finally started investing.

A gentle reminder: this is just what worked for me, not financial advice.

Let me know in the comments if you found this useful, and whether you'd like an episode on the books I read and the ETFs I chose.

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#moneyanxiety #emergencyfund #anxiousmind

In this episode, I talk about why happiness doesn't stick and how to improve your baseline level of happiness through delayed gratification. I share my own stories and the four things that actually help me.

Let me know in the comments if you found this episode interesting and what your takeaways were.

References for the methods:

• If-then plans (implementation intentions): Gollwitzer, P. M., & Sheeran, P. (2006). Implementation intentions and goal achievement: A meta-analysis of effects and processes. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, 38, 69-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2601(06)38002-1
• Reducing temptation instead of relying on willpower: Hofmann, W., Baumeister, R. F., Förster, G., & Vohs, K. D. (2012). Everyday temptations: An experience sampling study of desire, conflict, and self-control. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 102(6), 1318-1335. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026545
• Temptation bundling: Milkman, K. L., Minson, J. A., & Volpp, K. G. M. (2014). Holding the Hunger Games hostage at the gym: An evaluation of temptation bundling. Management Science, 60(2), 283-299. https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2013.1784
• Urge surfing: Marlatt, G. A., & Gordon, J. R. (1985). Relapse Prevention: Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors. Guilford Press. Study: Bowen, S., & Marlatt, A. (2009). Surfing the urge: Brief mindfulness-based intervention for college student smokers. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 23(4), 666-671. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20025372/

Other references:

• Wanting vs liking (incentive salience): Berridge, K. C., Robinson, T. E., & Aldridge, J. W. (2009). Dissecting components of reward: 'liking', 'wanting', and learning. Current Opinion in Pharmacology, 9(1), 65-73. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2756052/
• Pleasure-pain balance: Lembke, A. (2021). Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Dutton. Interview: https://www.npr.org/2022/03/31/1090009509/addiction-how-to-break-the-cycle-and-find-balance

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Here are ten more cozy games worth grabbing in the Steam Autumn Sale. It's handpicked for the anxious souls. The sale runs until October 8, so grab them while they're discounted.

Games in this video:- Disney Dreamlight Valley: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401590/- A Short Hike: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1055540/- TOEM: A Photo Adventure: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1307580/- inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2723430/- Kabuto Park: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3376990/- Small Spaces: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3151380/- Tiny Glade: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2198150/- Minami Lane: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2678990/- Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3256150/- Paralives: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1118520/

Missed Part 1? Watch it here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZD8XLwQN5Y]

Which cozy game are you adding to your library this sale? Tell me in the comments 💜#CozyGames #SteamSale #SteamAutumnSale

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Here are five cozy games worth grabbing in the Steam Autumn Sale. It's handpicked for the anxious souls. The sale runs until October 8, so grab them while they're discounted.

Games in this video

• Tiny Bookshop
• Wanderstop
• Thrifty Business
• Puni the Florist
• Camper Van: Make it Home

Part 2 is coming soon with more cozy picks from the sale.Which one are you adding to your library?

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#CozyGames #SteamSale #SteamAutumnSale

If you're an anxious soul like me, you'll find some peace and calm with this book series called The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida. In this episode, I'll talk about what I liked about the books, and how I got into wholesome books in the first place. Tune in and enjoy!

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