The Intentional Advantage

How To Stop Worrying


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Is there a dog in your head? If you’re ever worried or stressed (and who isn’t?) then the answer is yes! In today’s episode we’ll explore a fascinating analogy of how our egos are like dogs as we dive into the art of how to worry less. The inner voice in your mind shapes your reactions to uncertainties and–like a dog–it can be trained. Today’s episode uncovers why our brain loves to cling to negative thoughts and why we struggle to live in the present. You’ll get actionable tips on how to move from chronic worry to a more intentional stress-free approach to life.

 

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • How do I stop worrying about the future?

  • How can I deal with negative thoughts?

  • Why do we worry about things we can't control?

  • How can I live more in the present moment?

 

Topics Covered:

- Managing fear and negativity

- Eckhart Tolle

- Sonia Choquette

- Managing worry

- Brain's negativity bias

- Relationship with ego

- The effects of worry

- Relationship with Ego 

- Living in the present

 

Key Moments in the Show:

[02:11] How Stress Shows Up in Your Body

[05:30] How Your Brain is Wired to Worry

08:55] The Unsolvable Problem with Worrying

[12:39] How To Be Grateful for Past Mistakes

[18:59] How to Take Charge of the Inner Critic in Your Head

[26:40] What Kind of Dog is In Your Head?

 

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Full Transcript and Show Notes: TanyaDalton.com/podcast 

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