Do you ever solve one problem…only to immediately start worrying about the next? That’s the anxiety treadmill. Your brain moves on so fast from what’s okay that you never really get to feel it. So it feels like you’re always chasing relief— but never actually arriving. The good news?
You don’t have to stay stuck in the cycle. In this episode, I break down why your brain does this—and how to start stepping off the anxiety treadmill so you can actually experience the good in your life.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:54 – Introduction: the anxiety treadmill
02:53 – Why happiness fades (lottery study)
05:27 – How to change this pattern: active vs passive attention
07:34 – Strategy 1: gratitude and awareness of good things
09:35 – Strategy 2: seeing good things as dynamic
12:08 – Strategy 3: investing in good things with goals
13:45 – Why effort changes your emotional experience
15:03 – Personal transformation and final takeaway

For full show notes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/how-to-escape-the-anxiety-treadmill

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