In today's episode, Gina discusses an important factor that drives essentially everyone's anxiety these days: the relentless pace of our modern world. Our smartphones in particular keep us tuned in to social media and the rest of the world with an immediacy unknown in other times. Listen in for advice on how to handle living in the immediate information age and how to stop constantly reacting to notifications from the outside world.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching linkACPGroupCoaching.comTo learn more, go to:Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership ProgramLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership:For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/Here's what's included for $5/month:❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind❤ And more fun surprises along the way!All this in your favorite podcast app!Quote:Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.-Viktor FranklChapters0:26 Welcome to Anxiety Coaches Podcast7:02 Unearthing Your Inner Sanctuary15:00 Cultivating Lasting Tranquility16:27 Befriending Uncomfortable Emotions18:28 Living Beyond ReactivitySummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the concept of moving beyond mere survival mode and reclaiming our natural state of calm. Many of us find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of stress and anxiety, feeling perpetually overloaded and braced for the next challenge. I share my personal insights on the notion of survival mode—an all-too-frequent mindset in our fast-paced lives—as well as my experiences of navigating significant changes and the overwhelming effects of modern life on our mental well-being.I explore the various forces that contribute to our stress accumulation, drawing comparisons between the frantic rhythm of today’s world and the more leisurely pace of the past. While chronic stress can manifest through numerous pathways, it is crucial to identify how the constant barrage of information and responsibilities heightens our anxiety. The ceaseless demand for our attention, whether from relentless news updates or notifications from our devices, keeps our nervous system in a heightened state of alertness. This leads to an ongoing cycle where small irritants trigger disproportionate responses, indicating that we might be dwelling in survival mode.Throughout the episode, I offer practical strategies to shift our experience from one of relentless reactivity to a more measured and intentional response to life's demands. I emphasize the importance of mindful pauses, suggesting a simple yet effective two-second pause to recalibrate our minds before reacting to various stimuli. This brief moment of reflection can significantly retrain our nervous system and mitigate stress.#AnxietyCoachesPodcast#AnxietyRelief#StressManagement#MindfulLiving#InnerPeace#ReclaimYourCalm#MentalWellness#SelfCare#BeyondSurvivalMode#GinaRyan#AnxietyCoach#FindYourCalm#StressLess#CopingSkills#EmotionalRegulation#MindBodyConnection#BreathingTechniques#DigitalDetox#LiveInTheMoment#MindfulnessPractice#WellnessJourney#PersonalDevelopment#ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related