@simonsinek: The next time you feel nervous or anxious, instead of bracing for impact, try saying: "This is exciting." Your response might surprise you. Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer says this isn't a trick, it's biology. Nervousness and excitement are the same emotional state, but your brain just responds to whatever label you give it first. Which means the next time anxiety hits, you have more control than you think. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of A Bit of Optimism wherever you get your podcasts. Link in bio!
I don’t know if I can get excited about turbulence on an plane. “These bumps are fun. Yay. I can’t wait to cry and make the other passengers uncomfortable.” lol
2026-06-10 03:35:12
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Bheem Raj :
A small shift in perspective can completely change your experience. The feeling may be the same, but the story you tell yourself isn’t.
2026-06-27 04:46:43
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John Bock :
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2026-06-12 04:00:46
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DriLLBiT :
its wild to see this pop up now. I recently became fearful of flying. we just went on a trip with our 5 year old, his first trip. He was a bit scared too so I went into hype man mode and just treated everything as fun and exciting to steer his mind in that direction. I became concious of how much that mentality was helping me manage my own fears of flying which are the 10 minutes around takeoff and landing.
2026-06-15 15:28:26
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Live the Promised Life :
My friend's kid calls it scaredcited! ☺️
2026-06-14 03:03:40
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Doug Griffin :
On a plane during turbulence I blast Led Zeppelin during turbulence and rock out so I stop being nervous. I think it's the same thing you described.
2026-06-11 16:07:58
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Scottie Hanson :
Great insight! Reframing nervousness as excitement is something every leader should practice with their team.
2026-06-09 20:43:44
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✨Amy✨ :
I'd only be cautious in saying emotions are choices. They may be, for some people, sometimes... But feelings like grief and fear help us heal and be safe - Built in. Neurodivergence - Changes the wiring... Just be careful. There's a lot of caveats and nuance not explained here.
2026-06-11 10:05:21
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Wanderlust Escapes :
This rings so true!!
2026-06-10 00:48:13
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Theta Mind :
its excitement 🤭
2026-06-10 10:15:02
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Mark lacy :
you're the best no doubt @Katina Trades
2026-06-09 16:16:12
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Sheryl Miranda :
Thank for your constituency effort @Katina Trades
2026-06-09 16:18:46
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Heneritta 👸🏾👸🏾 :
You deserve way more recognition ❤️@Katina Trades
2026-06-09 16:19:41
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Highest :
❤️❤️❤️
2026-06-09 16:12:33
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