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How to Stop Worrying: Talk to Your Brain Instead of Listening – Episode #728
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Dr. Paul Jenkins explains that your brain is doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Fear and anxiety come from the brain anticipating threats, even imagined ones. Avoidance and procrastination are the brain trying to reduce discomfort. Negative thinking and rumination are attempts to solve problems. These protective functions can be helpful, but they can also get in the way when…
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