In this episode of Shobukai Shift, host Mary Schaub shares listeners' strategies for managing overwhelming emotions, from cocooning to grounding techniques, while reflecting on her rejuvenating trip to Lisbon and the importance of kindness in everyday interactions.
Takeaways:
đź’ˇMary's trip to Lisbon helped her overcome post-COVID travel hesitation and reconnect with experiences she loves
đź’ˇPracticing kindness toward service workers creates positive ripple effects and personal joy
đź’ˇCocooning can be a necessary self-care strategy for some.
đź’ˇListeners shared diverse strategies for coping with overwhelming feelings, including temporary isolation, grounding techniques, and journaling
đź’ˇGrounding techniques like the "555 reset" can interrupt anxiety spirals by reconnecting mind and body
đź’ˇHandwriting feelings in a journal offers deeper emotional processing than digital alternatives
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Compelling Quotes:
🎤 "Just as all the vitriol and anger and rage out there is contagious, so is kindness."
🎤 "Be nice to people for no other reason than because you can. Don't expect anything from it."
🎤 "I knew cocooning would not help me feel better, but that's where I was and that's what I did. And it is what it is."
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Show Links:
🔥Delta Air Lines Delta One Lounge🔥
🌟KABUKI Lisboa 🌟
💜 Restaurante Feitoria and Chef André Cruz) 💜
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Keywords:
✅mindset shifts ✅overwhelming feelings ✅self-care ✅ anxiety management ✅personal growth ✅emotional health ✅travel experiences ✅kindness ✅grounding techniques ✅journaling ✅Coping ✅Grounding techniques ✅Self-care strategies ✅Mindfulness practices ✅Travel after COVID ✅Lisbon ✅Emotional regulation techniques ✅Mind-body connection
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Disclaimer:
***The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice.***
Credits: Written, produced and hosted by: Mary Schaub. Theme song written by: Mary Schaub. Mixing Engineer: Dylan Yauch
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