The Simplest Way to Beat Stress and Work Happier
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 105
Episode description
In this episode, Dr Giles P. Croft joins us to discuss how stress starts with our thoughts and emotions. He talks about how the mind works and its tendency to create narratives and predictions that stress us out. We also delve into the importance of allowing ourselves to calm down and letting go of the things we can’t control.
Episode Highlights
[05:20] Past YANAF Episodes with Giles
[06:46] Where Does Stress Start?
[14:00] How People Work the Same Way
[18:58] What to Do About Valid Fears and Thoughts
[24:35] Our Default State
[28:44] How to Calm Down
[32:03] Context Changes Our Thoughts
[35:31] What Thoughts Do We Ignore or Listen to?
[42:13] Stress Less
[52:34] Practical Tips from Giles
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