Episode
77. Why do we worry about the future?
35:00
Published: Thu Mar 16 2023
Description
This week on the podcast we discuss the experience of worrying and overthinking the future. From anticipatory anxiety, the the illusion of control, paradox of choice and self preservation, anxiety about the future has a lot of psychological origins that we will unpack in todays episode to try and find freedom from future spiralling and embrace the moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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00:00 - 01:28 (01:28)
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Episode77. Why do we worry about the future?
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
This podcast explores the origins of future spiraling, also known as anticipatory anxiety, and provides psychological tips from Buddhism and mind-body work to help stay present and stop worrying so much about the future.
01:28 - 11:51 (10:23)
Summary
This podcast explores the origins of future spiraling, also known as anticipatory anxiety, and provides psychological tips from Buddhism and mind-body work to help stay present and stop worrying so much about the future.
Episode77. Why do we worry about the future?
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Our future is influenced by fate, luck, and circumstances beyond our control, and we may not have enough life experiences to know what we want to do or what will make us happy.
11:52 - 24:10 (12:18)
Summary
Our future is influenced by fate, luck, and circumstances beyond our control, and we may not have enough life experiences to know what we want to do or what will make us happy. However, it's never too late to change careers or try something new.
Episode77. Why do we worry about the future?
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
By adopting stoic philosophy, we can assist our brain in eliminating the need to overthink or worry about what's going to come in the future.
24:10 - 36:51 (12:40)
Summary
By adopting stoic philosophy, we can assist our brain in eliminating the need to overthink or worry about what's going to come in the future. This allows us to experience the joy and excitement in change, helping us push ourselves beyond our comfort zones and into new situations.
Episode77. Why do we worry about the future?
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
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36:51 - 37:57 (01:05)
Summary
This transcript segment contains three separate advertisements for Rio Hotels and Resorts offering all-inclusive beach vacations, Physician Associates offering quality health care, and Lulu's providing on-trend fashion styles for spring.