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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 30 MIN

How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Chaotic

from Behavioral Grooves Podcast · host Kurt Nelson, PhD and Tim Houlihan

When life feels chaotic, how do we stay grounded? In this bonus episode, we reflect on a few years of personal upheaval and explore how temporal uncertainty affects our decision-making and well-being. We share behavioral science tools—like micro-anchors, cognitive reframing, and environmental cues—that can help us stay centered when life refuses to slow down. Topics [0:00] Intro: What’s Going on with Tim? [4:29] Impacts of Temporal Uncertainty [9:50] Cognitive Overload and Decision Fatigue [13:04] Strategies for Managing Uncertainty [23:02] Social Connections and Support [28:55] Final Thoughts and Advice ©2025 Behavioral Grooves Links Behavioral Grooves LIVE Show! Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community Subscribe to Behavioral Grooves on YouTube

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