The Roots of Procrastination, Inattention and Anxiety, with Dr. Ellen Vora, M.D.

Published: March 2, 2022, 7:55 p.m.

#367: Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, many commentators have remarked that we\u2019re living in an \u201cepidemic of anxiety.\u201d\nMore than 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety, and countless millions more notice themselves \u201cacting out\u201d against their responsibilities in smaller, self-sabotaging ways: procrastinating, lacking motivation, grappling with an inability to concentrate.\nIn today\u2019s episode, Dr. Ellen Vora, M.D., discusses both the internal and environmental factors that can exacerbate anxiety. She talks about nutrition and sleep, as well as the fact that, frankly, your job just might suck.\nShe applies these ideas to tactics that allow us to better handle our finances, investments, careers and lives.\nDr. Ellen Vora holds a B.A. from Yale University and a medical degree from Columbia University. She\u2019s a board-certified psychiatrist.\nEnjoy this conversation, and share your comments and feedback with members of our community at affordanything.com/community\nFor more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode367\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices