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SHORT: One Incredibly Effective Strategy for Reducing Stress and Anxiety from Psychotherapist Noa Belling

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Bonus Episode: In this episode of "Something Shifted," Sean welcomes Noa Belling, a psychotherapist and author of "Stress Less: Managing Anxiety in a Modern World."
Noa discusses the brain's negativity bias and offers strategies to counteract it, such as focusing on positive aspects of our lives and engaging in acts of kindness. She suggests practical exercises like soaking up positive experiences and placing hands on the chest to foster positivity.
The episode aims to provide listeners with tools to manage stress. Noa Belling's book Stress Less is available online and in all good bookstores.
https://noabelling.com
16 Apr 2024 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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