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Understanding Anxiety and Overcoming Self-Judgment
29:35 - 38:29 (08:54)
The potential for self-judgment in situations that cause anxiety can lead to a negative spiral of emotions. However, acknowledging the sensations of anxiety and reframing them as excitement can help overcome this self-judgment.
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This episode discusses how recognizing thought as a stream of appearances in consciousness can help reduce anxiety-producing thoughts and allow a better understanding of consciousness as the prior condition of their arising.
29:35 - 32:53 (03:18)
Summary
This episode discusses how recognizing thought as a stream of appearances in consciousness can help reduce anxiety-producing thoughts and allow a better understanding of consciousness as the prior condition of their arising.
ChapterUnderstanding Anxiety and Overcoming Self-Judgment
Episode823 Mindfulness vs. Happiness with Sam Harris, Part 1
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Mindfulness is the ability to notice the mechanism of becoming identified with thoughts, resist certain emotions and mood states, and recognize that consciousness itself is not changed by its contents.
32:53 - 35:51 (02:58)
Summary
Mindfulness is the ability to notice the mechanism of becoming identified with thoughts, resist certain emotions and mood states, and recognize that consciousness itself is not changed by its contents. It allows individuals to unlock from negative emotions and live in the present moment.
ChapterUnderstanding Anxiety and Overcoming Self-Judgment
Episode823 Mindfulness vs. Happiness with Sam Harris, Part 1
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The potential for self-judgment and negative thoughts is higher for people with anxiety, making it challenging to control their thoughts.
35:51 - 38:29 (02:38)
Summary
The potential for self-judgment and negative thoughts is higher for people with anxiety, making it challenging to control their thoughts. However, the ability to control and modify thoughts can alleviate anxiety symptoms.