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How to become a Practical Optimist & Change Your Life | Dr. Sue Varma & Shawn Stevenson
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How to Become a Practical Optimist & Change Your Life
In this episode you’ll discover:
* The connection between optimism and longevity.
* What it means to be a practical optimist.
* How our emotions can influence our habits and our health outcomes.
* The purpose that emotions serve.
* What your sleep can tell you about your mental health.
* Why shame is one of the most powerful emotions.
* The importance of labeling your emotions.
* How cultural differences can affect the expression of emotions.
* The number of facial movement combinations humans can express.
* Why we often need to identify our cultural conditioning to make room for acceptance.
* How social media use can be toxic.
* The connection between excessive social media use and depression.
* What the 4 P’s of pessimism are.
* The difference between pessimism and healthy skepticism.
* What percentage of optimism is genetic.
* The definition of the ostrich effect.
* How optimism can improve your brain health, cardiac health, and more.
* The 4 steps to break the cycle of negative thinking.
* How to harness the power of acceptance.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Emotions serve a purpose
06:15 - How our culture influences our emotions
13:30 - FOMO
17:13 - Kids and technology / social media
26:20 - Thriving through challenge
39:30 - Practical optimism
42:30 - Breaking the cycle of rumination
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