3983: Finding Groundedness in the Age of Anxiety by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Managing Anxiety

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3983: Leo Babauta examines how constant uncertainty fuels anxiety and explains that the solution isn’t control, but building grounded resilience. By learning to sit with discomfort, simplify focus, and practice self-compassion, we can stay steady and even find meaning in uncertain moments. These small daily habits transform anxiety into an opportunity for calm and clarity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/anxiety/ Quotes to ponder: "When we’re feeling uncertainty, instead of rushing to solve it … or to distracting ourselves or comforting ourselves with food or shopping … we can let ourselves feel the uncertainty." "What if, instead, we learned that this groundless, uncertain feeling is actually just fine?" "Resilience is feeling grounded in the middle of chaos (even if there’s stress present), and finding a joy in being in that uncertainty." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices