Listen "How to Instantly Feel Better"
Episode Synopsis
As we return from our summer break we discuss various ways to instantly feel better - timely perhaps for the Big Back to Work / School / Normality of September. We explore eight emotions—anger, burnout, overthinking, anxiety, stress, sadness, impatience, and laziness—and suggest instant proactive remedies to each. We highly encourage you to try these out whenever you're feeling any of the emotions discussed. Let us know if they work. Here are links to a few items we refer to in the chat:We reference a couple of previous podcast episodes: The Awkwardness Vortex, 5 Ways to WellbeingIn reference to when you're feeling anxious you can try Box Breathing. If all else fails, with any of these emotions you can instantly make yourself feel better by Walking in Nature. Gorefest: The Dutch (not Belgian as wrongly I said in the podcast) Death Metal band from the 90s who to the casual listener, their singing might sound like screaming. The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. in reference to writing your "morning pages". Episode Summary00:00 Welcome Back to Sketchplanations00:53 Instant Ways to Feel Better03:16 The Power of Singing to Dispel Anger08:19 Walking Off Burnout11:46 Writing to Stop Overthinking16:20 Breathing Techniques for Anxiety20:49 The Power of Exercise for Stress Relief25:22 Gratitude as a Remedy for Sadness28:18 Reflecting on Progress to Combat Impatience30:56 Cold Showers to Overcome Laziness33:50 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysAll music on this podcast series is provided by the highly talented Franc Cinelli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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