6 Magic Words That Stop Anxiety & Overwhelm

About this episode

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