6 Magic Words That Stop Anxiety & Overwhelm

Published: Sept. 28, 2023, 4:05 a.m.

b"In today\\u2019s episode, I\\u2019m sharing the \\u201c6 magic words\\u201d that I say to myself on repeat whenever I start to spiral.\\n\\nI call them \\u201cmagic\\u201d because they seem to have an almost spell-like effect on me when I say them out loud.\\n\\nI\\u2019ve shared these 6 magic words with millions of people online, and today you\\u2019re going to learn what they are and how to use them to your advantage.\\n\\nIf you're a worrier, an overthinker, or struggle with anxiety, you\\u2019ll love these 6 words.\\n\\nYou can use them like a tool to stop yourself from worrying, obsessing, catastrophizing, and creating problems in your mind that don\\u2019t exist in the present moment.\\n\\nThese 6 words are rooted in behavioral science, psychology, stoicism, and even Buddhism. In fact, I\\u2019m going to share a fantastic metaphor to make this even more visual and easy to understand and apply in your life.\\n\\nYou will also learn:\\n\\nHow to use my 6-word phrase to interrupt your worries and self-doubt.\\nThe question you can ask yourself to beat fear with logic.\\nA beautiful Buddhist teaching that will empower you to stop torturing yourself mentally.\\nA shocking study about how stressful thoughts cause you real pain.\\nWhat \\u201cpositive ideation\\u201d is and why you need to use it the next time you start to spiral.\\nWhat the data says about your worries (my jaw was on the floor).\\nExactly how to train your brain to be more optimistic.\\n\\nBottom line: You have the power to quiet anxious thoughts and to stop the endless loop of worries that run through your head.\\n\\nYou just need the 6 magic words I\\u2019m about to teach you right now.\\n\\nXo, Mel\\n\\n\\n\\nIn this episode:\\n\\n0:44: I\\u2019ve got something I want to confess to you.\\n\\n4:46: What is the ONE thing we all do?\\n\\n5:13: You are creating worry and stress in your life. This is exactly how to stop.\\n\\n6:49: How to use my 6-word phrase to interrupt your worries and self-doubt.\\n\\n9:18: The question you can ask yourself to beat fear with logic.\\n\\n12:10: A beautiful Buddhist teaching that will empower you to stop torturing yourself.\\n\\n13:46: Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. Listen to this.\\n\\n16:16: Assuming the worst is doing this to your nervous system.\\n\\n18:39: What would your life be like if you didn\\u2019t worry about\\u2026anything?\\n\\n21:38: This is exactly how to break the habit of chronic worry.\\n\\n24:55: The shocking connection between catastrophizing and your ability to focus.\\n\\n31:06: Wait until you hear how stressful thoughts cause you real pain.\\n\\n34:06: How do you start living to your fullest potential once and for all?\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nWant more resources? Go to my podcast page at https://melrobbins.com/podcast.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nDisclaimer"