The OptimalWork Podcast 182. Overcoming Anxiety II: Develop Daring
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Feb 12, 2024 In this podcast, they discuss the second stage of overcoming anxiety: using mindfulness to focus on the alarm of anxiety rather than just the trigger. They explain how this can help flip fear into a feeling of daring and set the stage for peak performance. They also touch on the importance of accepting fear and anxiety and utilizing fear and adrenaline for personal growth.
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Speed Habituation With Mindful Attention
- Use mindful attention to the alarm to speed habituation from minutes to seconds.
- Practice welcoming the sensation so exposures become shorter and more effective.
Fear Can Flip Into Daring
- Feeling the alarm from the inside can flip fear into a positive, eager state called daring.
- This shift shows you can function well while anxious and even welcome the sensation.
Amusement Parks Teach Daring
- Kevin recalls kids learning to enjoy amusement-park fear by progressively trying bigger rides.
- That practice trains them to lean into fear and become daring over time.