The Bossticks Dr. Michael Gervais On Combating Anxiety, Dealing With Narcissists, Starting The Day Right, & Avoiding Toxic Negativity
Jun 16, 2020
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Brain's Survival Focus on Threats
- The brain's primary function is survival, always scanning for threats and danger.
- This causes a natural tendency to focus on negatives first thing in the morning unless trained otherwise.
Morning Mindset Routine
- Start your morning with mindful breathing to signal safety and calm to the brain.
- Follow with gratitude and a clear intention, then ground yourself by placing your feet on the floor before starting the day.
Understanding Anxiety Roots
- Anxiety is obsessive and excessive thinking about what could go wrong later, affecting about 30% of Westerners.
- It can be innate or learned through unchecked negative thought patterns running like a runaway train.