Behavioral Grooves Podcast

How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Chaotic


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When life feels chaotic, how do we stay grounded? In this bonus episode, we reflect on a few years of personal upheaval and explore how temporal uncertainty affects our decision-making and well-being. We share behavioral science tools—like micro-anchors, cognitive reframing, and environmental cues—that can help us stay centered when life refuses to slow down.

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[0:00] Intro: What’s Going on with Tim?

[4:29] Impacts of Temporal Uncertainty

[9:50] Cognitive Overload and Decision Fatigue

[13:04] Strategies for Managing Uncertainty

[23:02] Social Connections and Support

[28:55] Final Thoughts and Advice

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Behavioral Grooves PodcastBy Kurt Nelson, PhD and Tim Houlihan

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