Episode Description
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the “6 magic words” that I say to myself on repeat whenever I start to spiral. I call them “magic” because they seem to have an almost spell-like effect on me when I say them out loud. I’ve shared these 6 magic words with millions of people online, and today you’re going to learn what they are and how to use them to your advantage. If you're a worrier, an overthinker, or struggle with anxiety, you’ll love these 6 words. You can use them like a tool to stop yourself from worrying, obsessing, catastrophizing, and creating problems in your mind that don’t exist in the present moment. These 6 words are rooted in behavioral science, psychology, stoicism, and even Buddhism. In fact, I’m going to share a fantastic metaphor to make this even more visual and easy to understand and apply in your life. You will also learn: • How to use my 6-word phrase to interrupt your worries and self-doubt. • The question you can ask yourself to beat fear with logic. • A beautiful Buddhist teaching that will empower you to stop torturing yourself mentally. • A shocking study about how stressful thoughts cause you real pain. • What “positive ideation” is and why you need to use it the next time you start to spiral. • What the data says about your worries (my jaw was on the floor). • Exactly how to train your brain to be more optimistic. Bottom line: You have the power to quiet anxious thoughts and to stop the endless loop of worries that run through your head. You just need the 6 magic words I’m about to teach you right now. Xo, Mel In this episode: 0:44: I’ve got something I want to confess to you. 4:46: What is the ONE thing we all do? 5:13: You are creating worry and stress in your life. This is exactly how to stop. 6:49: How to use my 6-word phrase to interrupt your worries and self-doubt. 9:18: The question you can ask yourself to beat fear with logic. 12:10: A beautiful Buddhist teaching that will empower you to stop torturing yourself. 13:46: Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. Listen to this. 16:16: Assuming the worst is doing this to your nervous system. 18:39: What would your life be like if you didn’t worry about…anything? 21:38: This is exactly how to break the habit of chronic worry. 24:55: The shocking connection between catastrophizing and your ability to focus. 31:06: Wait until you hear how stressful thoughts cause you real pain. 34:06: How do you start living to your fullest potential once and for all? Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at https://melrobbins.com/podcast. Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.