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Jan 11, 2022 59 min

The Simplest Way to Beat Stress and Work Happier

from You Are Not A Frog

In this episode, Dr Giles P. Croft joins us to discuss how stress starts with our thoughts and emotions. He talks about how the mind works and its tendency to create narratives and predictions that stress us out. We also delve into the importance of allowing ourselves to calm down and letting go of the things we can’t control. Episode Highlights [05:20] Past YANAF Episodes with Giles [06:46] Where Does Stress Start? [14:00] How People Work the Same Way [18:58] What to Do About Valid Fears and Thoughts [24:35] Our Default State [28:44] How to Calm Down [32:03] Context Changes Our Thoughts [35:31] What Thoughts Do We Ignore or Listen to? [42:13] Stress Less [52:34] Practical Tips from Giles Enjoyed This Podcast? Write a review and share this with your friends. Sign up here for a FREE workbook. Join the Shapes Collective Facebook group. Find out more about our training here: Rachel’s LinkedIn.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rachel-morris/ Rachel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrRachelMorris Rachel’s email: [email protected] Podcast Links Sign up for our FREE webinar on Learn how to thrive at work, even in a demanding job on January 19, 2022 at 8 PM UK time! YANAF Ep 46: Default to Happy YANAF Ep 55: The One About Alcohol Sign up for our FREE Permission to Thrive webinar! THRIVE Weekly Planner The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchrist Psychology Has It Backwards Podcast Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Learn how to stress less with Giles’ free 4-step process! Connect with Giles: Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Youtube | Twitter Mentioned in this episode: Am I Stressed, Overwhelmed... or Burning Out? Get honest with yourself — discover what’s really going on, and what to do next. ⭐️ Book Your FrogFest Ticket Now

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