Rachel gives a quick tip on facing shark music in this short episode of You Are Not a Frog. She shares her experiences of anticipating the worst-case scenario. She talks about why we hear 'shark music' in the first place and shares two quick steps you can take to stop it. It's time to stop assuming the worst and enjoy your life without shark music playing in the background.
Tune in to this episode to hear Rachel’s quick tips on expecting the best and getting rid of your negative assumptions — the imaginary sharks!
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
- Learn where shark music can come from and what might trigger it for you.
- Understand why we assume the worst in different situations.
- Find out how you can beat the shark music by assuming the best.
Episode Highlights
[00:28] What It Means to Hear Shark Music
[04:35] Assumptions of Sharks
[07:42] Assuming the Best
[09:06] Triggers of Shark Music
[10:52] Stopping the Shark Music
Resources
- Jaws theme song by John Williams
- Jaws (1975)
- Download our free Overwhelm SOS toolkit
- Feeling overwhelmed? Reach out to Rachel at hello@youarenotafrog.com
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