Do THIS When You Can't Stop Spiraling: Top Neuroscientist Explains

The world’s leading expert on controlling your thoughts and emotions joins me to share tools to embrace negative thinking, turn it into productive outcomes, and feel better. 🎧 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Why your inner critic exists • How to know whether you’re having a healthy negative emotion or destructive thoughts • A tool Navy SEALs use to approach a problem • The #1 most effective tool for managing anxiety during COVID • Why venting can backfire & the two-step conversation to do instead • A quick trick to shift your emotional state when you’re spiraling • Why completely eliminating negative emotions would be dangerous • What to do when your brain wakes you at 3 AM catastrophizing If you liked this video, check out this one:    • The Seven-Minute Secret To Happiness That ...   CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Why are negative thoughts good for you? 00:01:07 Why do bad things stick more than good things? 00:02:27 Are there benefits to negative self-talk? 00:03:45 What is chatter and when does it become harmful? 00:08:13 When does stress actually kill you? 00:13:52 What is your favorite tool to stop chatter? 00:14:50 Distanced self-talk: coaching yourself like a friend 00:16:09 Mental time travel: how will you feel about this tomorrow? 00:17:06 The 3 AM chatter trick that actually works 00:18:26 What if your negative thoughts are true? 00:21:27 Mental time travel to the past tool 00:23:01 When does perspective become gaslighting yourself? 00:24:52 How to normalize feeling negative without guilt 00:28:02 Why venting doesn't work & what to do instead 00:32:30 How to support someone 00:38:23 What are the most common types of negative self-talk? 00:44:13 What does science say about affirmations? 00:45:02 How to use your senses to change your emotion 00:54:29 When should you listen to sad music versus happy music? 00:57:44 How do you know when anxiety is giving you valuable information? 00:58:41 The WOOP framework: wish, outcome, obstacle, plan 01:02:13 Navy SEALs use this effective tool 01:06:27 Why are happier countries happier? 01:09:17 How to create a happier culture 01:11:59 Can suppressed emotions lead to autoimmune disease? 01:13:32 Recap of the emotional tools covered 01:17:38 Why envy can actually be motivating 01:21:33 How to compare the right way 01:27:36 The one habit that changed Dr. Kross’s life 01:29:02 One thing to do right now 01:31:02 About Dr. Kross’s book 01:32:05 Final Thoughts LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST YouTube:    / @lizmoodyarchive   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dBAMh1... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY! Mondays = Solo deep dives on real-life application Wednesdays = World-class expert interviews CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizmoody/?h... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizmoody?lang=en Substack: https://lizmoody.substack.com/ Order my book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success: https://www.lizmoody.com/100-ways-to-... Website: https://www.lizmoody.com Discount codes: https://www.lizmoody.com/codes Apparel, convo cards, & more: https://shop.lizmoody.com/ CONNECT WITH Dr. ETHAN KROSS Books: https://www.ethankross.com/books Website: https://www.ethankross.com Instagram:   / ethankross   Newsletter: https://ethankross.substack.com/ If you’re new here, I’m Liz Moody! I’m a longtime journalist, thought leader, and best-selling author. I host The Liz Moody Podcast where every week, we’re sharing real science, real stories, and realistic tools that ACTUALLY level up every part of your life. If you want to know more, visit my website or check me out on The TODAY Show with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager: https://lizmoody.com    • Micro workouts, eating well and more tips ...   This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. #lizmoody #lizmoodypodcast #TheLizMoodyPodcast #EthanKross #EthanKrossShift #EthanKrossChatter #ControlYourEmotions #NegativeThoughts #NegativeThinking #StopOverthinking #ControlYourThoughts #InnerVoice #InnerCritic #StopIntrusiveThoughts #StopIntrusiveVoices #PositiveThinkingTips #PositiveThinkingTools #PositiveThinkingAdvice #ReduceAnxiety #ReduceOverthinking #Ruminating #Rumination #OvethinkingAdvice #OvethinkingTips #StopNegativeThoughts #ManageYourEmotions #RegulateYourEmotions #MentalClarity