Managing Anxiety & Negative Thoughts | Tom Bilyeu

Managing Anxiety & Negative Thoughts | Tom Bilyeu

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Summary of Transcript:
The speaker begins by discussing anxiety and the tendency to compare oneself to others. Stress is defined as living in a future state and worrying about something that has not happened. Self-comparison leads to rehearsing failure and increases anxiety levels. Action-oriented behavior reduces anxiety, and anything rehearsed becomes mentally real. Constructing a narrative that empowers us and lifts us is important in times of difficulty, and interpreting events in a positive light can lead to positive change. Depression and anxiety are caused by the messages we give ourselves and how we interpret events. Cognitive distortions are not good thoughts; changing our thoughts can lead to positive change. Over 40 million Americans have clinical anxiety, and 18 million have depression. The speaker concludes by discussing the importance of seeking treatment to address these mental health concerns.

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Summary of Description:
The article discusses how anxiety can cause one to worry and obsess about potential disasters. Reframing these thoughts and focusing on taking action toward success instead of failure can reduce stress. The article features Tom Bilyeu, Drew Ramsey, David Burns, and Mikhaila Peterson, who offer tips and techniques to overcome fear and optimize mental health. The report also recommends resources such as David Burn’s book, “Feeling Great,” and the full episodes of Ramsey, Peterson, and Burns discussing anxiety and mental health.

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Anxiety is not an unfamiliar feeling to many of us, especially considering the current state of the world. With NFTs on the rise, crypto growing as a threat and concern, and the ongoing Covid pandemic, it’s easy to fall into the land of ‘what ifs’ and never-ending possibilities of disaster. Tom Bilyeu, a long-time anxiety sufferer, shares his experiences and techniques that have helped him reframe his messaging and daily preparation to keep anxiety low and positive feelings high in his latest YouTube video titled “Overcoming Anxiety.”

In this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by Drew Ramsey, a nutritional psychiatrist; David Burns, a psychiatrist of behavioral sciences and Mikhaila Peterson, a TEDs Speaker, podcaster, and supermom, who share their expertise and wisdom to help limit those trips to potential disasters that never happen.

One of the primary techniques discussed is reframing your thoughts and rehearsing for success instead of constantly rehearsing potential failure, a common habit among anxious individuals. It is emphasized that taking action cures all, including anxiety. The episode also touches upon the influence of diet on brain health, with Drew Ramsey stating that the general American diet is atrocious and damaging to brain health.

Overall, the Impact Theory episode on overcoming anxiety is an insightful guide on breaking the anxiety pattern and navigating toward a more productive and positive approach to life. The show notes provide additional resources, including Drew Ramsey’s full episode on nutrition and its effects on brain health, David Burns’ full episode on feeling great, and Mikhaila Peterson’s full episode on taking ownership of your life. With these resources, it becomes easier to take control of your anxiety and become the master of your life.

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Suppose you fall into the camp of the 40 million Americans diagnosed with clinical anxiety. In that case, you recognize the feeling of your thoughts running completely away into the land of ‘what ifs’ and endless possibilities (the nightmare edition). If you haven’t been formally diagnosed and you are reading this at a time when NFTs are on the rise, crypto is growing as a threat, concern, and opportunity simultaneously, and someone may have just coughed on you with Covid, you may frequent the land of ‘what ifs’ also.

Rehearsing failure and potential catastrophe is the anxious way of living that some people decide to wear as a badge of honor. If you were to stop rehearsing your failures and impending doom, you might have to start planning for success. Action cures all, and that includes anxiety. As a long-time sufferer of anxiety, Tom shares his own experience. These tips have helped him reframe his messaging and daily preparation to keep stress low and positive feelings high.

In this episode, Drew Ramsey, a nutritional psychiatrist, David Burns, a psychiatrist of behavioral sciences, and Mikhaila Peterson, a TEDs Speaker, podcaster, and supermom, join in on the discussion with techniques and wisdom sure to help you limit your trips to potential disasters that never happen so you can optimize your productivity and mental health.

“Let failure catch you by surprise; stop planning to fail and start rehearsing how to success.”
-Tom Bilyeu

Recommended Resources:
Book from David Burns, Feeling Great: https://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Great-Revolutionary-Treatment-Depression/dp/168373288X

Drew Ramsey’s Full Episode: https://youtu.be/KnDJrDjAjQM
Mikhaila Peterson’s Full Episode: https://youtu.be/XWZOworbJIc
David Burns’ Full Episode: https://youtu.be/qJpwEFTh1y0

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 | Introduction
0:39 | Overcoming Anxiety
5:59 | Effects of Depression & Anxiety
8:29 | Break the Pattern
18:42 | Dealing With Failure
22:40 | Influence of Your Diet

QUOTES:

“Do and believe that which moves you towards your goals.” Tom Bilyeu [3:12]

“When you’re depressed and anxious, it’s not the events of your life that are upsetting you; it’s the messages you’re giving yourself, the way you’re interpreting events.” David Burns [6:05]

The thoughts that trigger depression and anxiety are not valid. Depression and anxiety is the world’s oldest con.” David Burns [7:00]

The general American diet in both places is atrocious and damaging to brain health.” Drew Ramsey [31:25]

Follow Drew Ramsey: www.drewramseymd.com
Follow Michaila Peterson: https://mikhailapeterson.com/
Follow David Burns: https://feelinggood.com/

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