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How We Add to Our Own Stress: Overthinking, Rumination, and the Second Arrow (Depression & Anxiety Coping Skills Podcourse p. 17) [94]
In this episode, Dr. Henry Emmons will talk about overthinking and the art of calming an unquiet mind... which is essential in today's busy, high-stimuli world. Henry will illustrate how overthinking can get us into trouble with the second arrow metaphor. When life's slings and arrows wound us (the first arrow), our unconscious reactions and overthinking can often add unnecessary suffering (the second arrow). The good news is that this cycle can be broken (we see you neuroplasticity!) and Henry will describe key strategies toward that goal. About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated…
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