In today’s episode, Stacey responds to the election results, and focuses on navigating the moments in life when we receive unexpected & unsettling news. She shares practical strategies to help you process your feelings, manage anxiety, and find clarity amidst the chaos.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
(2:15) Calm your mind & body
(5:50) Write out all of your thoughts
(8:30) Identify the worst-case scenario
(11:40) Stay open to all future possibilities
(15:30) What Stacy does to get through challenging moments
QUOTABLE
“Your brain is designed to keep you safe at all costs; it wants you to seek pleasure, avoid pain and discomfort - and do it in the most efficient way possible.”
“We look to the past for answers about the future, but there’s on way we can predict what’s going to happen. It’s a blank slate.”
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