Amanda Enayati, Todd Kashdan, Lissa Rankin and Arianna Huffington

Stress, more than anything, is a mindset. It’s something we create ourselves in order to try and protect ourselves.

We even become stressed about the unknown. The possibility of infinite success, or infinite failure, naturally gets our emotions to focus the darker side of the world.

Instead, I challenge you to take the lessons from each of these clips. Apply them to your life and see just how much better you can make your life.

I’d love to hear what you think about this episode, and how you apply these lessons in your life – so don’t hesitate to reach out to me on social media and let me know how it’s been working for you.

Download this episode now and learn about how you can take control of your stress, on Episode 659.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The narrative we create about stress (3:39)
• What real stress is (5:19)
• How to control your stress (7:04)
• The misconception of optimism (8:29)
• How we need to look at our limits (8:58)
• Some of the bravest people there are (10:15)
• Why the ability to tolerate pain determines your success (11:46)
• The four beliefs that make us frightened (14:23)
• How we fear what we cherish (15:35)
• Ways you can shift your beliefs (16:47)
• How loss can liberate your soul (18:01)
• Why you should strive for integration over balance(18:58)
• Myths about entrepreneurs (19:48)
• Plus much more…

Show Notes:

• Seeking Serenity: The 10 New Rules for Health and Happiness in the Age of Anxiety
• The Upside of Your Dark Side: Why Being Your Whole Self–Not Just Your “Good” Self–Drives Success and Fulfillment
• The Fear Cure: Cultivating Courage as Medicine for the Body, Mind, and Soul
• The Sleep Revolution