When life feels overwhelming, it's tempting to assume things couldn’t get worse. But what if imagining how they could get worse is exactly what helps us feel better? In this episode, we explore a powerful psychological tool known as negative visualization—a mindset shift backed by science and rich with emotional payoff.
You’ll learn:
Whether you’re anxious, discouraged, or just feeling blah about good things you once loved, this episode will show you how to transform worry into calm and appreciate the positive things you've become numb to over time.
Timestamps:
00:30 A Family Road Trip Story: It Could Have Been Worse
02:38 Negative Visualization as a Tested Anxiety Strategy
05:51 The George Bailey Effect
04:55 Personal Stories: How Negative Visualization Helps With Stress
13:03 How Negative Visualization Makes Your Highs Higher
16:29 Kindness Narrative: A Free Lunch
For full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/negative-visualization-for-better-well-being
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