About this episode
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the “6 magic words” that I say to myself on repeat whenever I start to spiral. I call them “magic” because they seem to have an almost spell-like effect on me when I say them out loud. I’ve shared these 6 magic words with millions of people online, and today you’re going to learn what they are and how to use them to your advantage. If you're a worrier, an overthinker, or struggle with anxiety, you’ll love these 6 words. You can use them like a tool to stop yourself from worrying, obsessing, catastrophizing, and creating problems in your mind that don’t exist in the present moment. These 6 words are rooted in behavioral science, psychology, stoicism, and even Buddhism. In fact, I’m going to share a fantastic metaphor to make this even more visual and easy to understand and apply in your life. You will also learn: How to use my 6-word phrase to interrupt your worries and self-doubt. The question you can ask yourself to beat fear with logic. A beautiful Buddhist teaching that will empower you to stop torturing yourself mentally. A shocking study about how stressful thoughts cause you real pain. What “positive ideation” is and why you need to use it the next time you start to spiral. What the data says about your worries (my jaw was on the floor). Exactly how to train your brain to be more optimistic. Bottom line: You have the power to quiet anxious thoughts and to stop the endless loop of worries that run through your head. You just need the 6 magic words I’m about to teach you right now. Xo, Mel In this episode: 0:44: I’ve got something I want to confess to you. 4:46: What is the ONE thing we all do? 5:13: You are creating worry and stress in your life. This is exactly how to stop. 6:49: How to use my 6-word phrase to interrupt your worries and self-doubt. 9:18: The question you can ask yourself to beat fear with logic. 12:10: A beautiful Buddhist teaching that will empower you to stop torturing yourself. 13:46: Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. Listen to this. 16:16: Assuming the worst is doing this to your nervous system. 18:39: What would your life be like if you didn’t worry about…anything? 21:38: This is exactly how to break the habit of chronic worry. 24:55: The shocking connection between catastrophizing and your ability to focus. 31:06: Wait until you hear how stressful thoughts cause you real pain. 34:06: How do you start living to your fullest potential once and for all? Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at https://melrobbins.com/podcast . Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.