Calm Your Caveman

The Question That Reduces Anxiety


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What do happy people do differently—especially when they feel stressed or anxious?

Most of us assume that reducing anxiety means changing our circumstances. But research shows that our thought patterns and daily mental habits have a far greater impact on our emotional well-being.

In this episode, you’ll learn a simple, research-backed question that can help you:

  • Break free from anxious thought loops
  • Reduce stress and emotional overwhelm
  • Gain clearer perspective on what truly matters
  • Build habits that support greater happiness and lower anxiety

This isn’t about eliminating stress altogether—it’s about learning to respond to it the way happy, resilient people do.

⏱️ Timestamps

01:04 – Introduction: A simple question to shift out of anxiety
04:04 –When the answer is “no”: the power of “bittersweet” awareness
07:16 – Clarifying what matters most
09:29 – When the answer is “yes”: what happy people do differently
10:30 – Final takeaway: why mindset matters more than circumstances

For full show notes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/the-question-that-reduces-anxiety

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Calm Your CavemanBy Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell