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MSP279. Inverting The Happiness Index.

Matt Armitage, Founder, Kulturpop

26-Apr-24 11:00

MSP279. Inverting The Happiness Index.

On this episode, Rich and Matt delve into the surprising potential benefits of anxiety. You might think anxiety is purely negative, but what if it could actually be harnessed as a powerful tool?

Recent research suggests that reframing how we view anxiety could unlock its hidden advantages. Instead of seeing it as a hindrance, scientists are finding that the heightened awareness and energy that anxiety brings can help people make better decisions, boost performance, and even fuel positive change.

From using eco-anxiety to drive climate activism, to channeling nervous energy into focused thinking before a big presentation, researchers are uncovering ways to turn anxiety's negatives into positives. We'll explore the science behind this counterintuitive idea and hear real-world examples of people putting anxiety's power to work.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury


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Tags:  anxietyawareness





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