065: Overcoming Overwhelm: Strategies for a Better Headspace

I have the same worries about life, finances, and my long-term health as you do. I struggle with many of the same things you struggle with too—whether it's working out, eating healthy, staying present, saving money, and the list goes on.  If I can be brutally honest with you… It's exhausting.  All of these fears, worries, and doubts cause stress. And stress makes everything harder. Here's the thing…  The human mind is programmed for negativity. This is how our ancestors survived when tiger threats loomed. And unless you upgrade the software your brain uses, life will continue being more stressful and miserable than it needs to be.  Today's show is a bit different than usual. Instead of hammering home how to improve your physical health, I'm peeling back the curtain for you, revealing why I haven't been in the best headspace lately, and what I'm doing to actively climb out of the negative emotional state I've been in.  During this episode, we cover…  How to curb overwhelm and anxiety before it takes a toll on your emotional health  Why gratitude is a cheat code for positivity (and how to practice gratitude when you're not feeling grateful)  How doing things now—instead of putting them off for later—helps you stay present and feel joyous  And more.  Listen now.  Show highlights include:  The insidious way making mistakes makes you question your self-worth (and how to bounce back after gut-wrenching mistakes) (3:32)  How writing down your most intrusive thoughts instead of shying away from them lets you actually abandon them (4:53)  Why humans are wired for negativity—and how gratitude makes your worried mind shut up (7:17)  The "Worthy Right Now" mindset tweak for instantly becoming present in the moment (even when you're worried or stressed) (9:56)  How to prevent the double-edged sword of success from sabotaging your family and happiness (13:06)  Drowning in a pool of overwhelm or anxiety? Here's how doing something now—even if it's small and doesn't eliminate your worries—alleviates these nasty emotions (16:14)  Other important links:  Want to improve your sexual wellness, get stronger erections, and last longer in bed? Then join the FREE 7-Day Sexual Wellness Challenge here: https://shrtlnk.co/uA27H  Want to unlock more flexibility and strength, reduce your risk of injury, and feel your absolute best over the next 7 days? Then join the FREE 7-Day Beginner's Yoga for Men Challenge here: https://ManFlowYoga.com/7dc.  Tired of doing a form of yoga that causes more injuries than it helps prevent? The cold, hard truth is men need yoga specifically designed for them. Well, here's some good news: You can start your 7-day free trial to Man Flow Yoga by visiting https://ManFlowYoga.com/join.