Episode description

Our brain does not like uncertainty and this causes stress and anxiety.

In this podcast, you will learn:

-             How the brain works with uncertainty.

-             How to reduce stress and anxiety for uncertainty

Information is like food for our brain. Uncertainty is like that hunger signal telling us that we don’t have enough information, and need to gather it.  Uncertainty can cause stress and anxiety. And these can be learned as habit loops. For example, anxiety tricks our brains into thinking that worrying is rewarding because it makes us feel in control of the situation or prepares us for action. As Seth Godin put it, “worry is not preparation, and anxiety doesn’t make you better.” Like any other habit, the anxiety loop can be unlearned when we are aware of its result.  

The home practice for module 5 is noticing the anxiety loops and exploring how it feels in the body and mind when you are anxious.

 
GUIDED MEDITATIONS

Working With Anxiety (4 min) https://drjud.com/working-with-anxiety-meditation/
Working With Stress (10 min) https://drjud.com/working-with-stress-meditation/

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