#29 Anxiety isn’t Fear

Surgeons, text topics you want me to cover here.As a society, we are collectively dealing with an epidemic of anxiety. And no, we can’t just calm down.In today’s episode you will learn 3 important characteristics of anxiety1. Anxiety lives in the left hemisphere, which has been strengthened by cultural messages2. Anxiety is contagious3. Anxiety must be replaced, not erasedWe are all born with a powerful force within us that we can use at any time to melt our anxiety and solve problems: creativity.Creatively calming anxiety is a 2 step process:1. Be kind to yourself (like really though)2. Ask your brain: What can I create from this situation?For more, check out Martha Beck’s book, Beyond Anxiety as well as Jill Bolte-Taylor’s book Whole Brain Living and Gavin DeBecker’s The Gift of FearGet on-demand, lifetime, risk-free access to the Empowered Surgeons Group here. One investment of $2,499 to learn essential concepts you didn't learn in training. This one course will change your perspective, and life, permanently.