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fake it til you make it? advice session

2024/11/3
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Key Insights

Why is it challenging to trust intuition for someone with anxiety?

Anxiety feels like a gut feeling, making it hard to distinguish from intuition.

How can one distinguish between anxiety and intuition?

Intuition is less panicked and often feels like the next best thing to do.

Why is it important to accept rather than try to let go of negative experiences?

Acceptance makes it easier to let go naturally and understand the lessons they provide.

When is 'fake it till you make it' good advice?

It's beneficial when trying new things to build confidence, but not for manipulation.

How can one cope with being single when friends are in relationships?

Shift mindset to see it as a future possibility, plan friend-only activities, and make new friends.

What should one do if they feel chronically lonely without friends?

Prioritize finding community and use alone time to better oneself and hold out hope.

How can one become satisfied with their own company?

Become comfortable with your own thoughts and use alone time for enriching activities.

How can one overcome the belief that they'll never be loved?

Analyze and challenge the origins of this belief and work on self-esteem.

Chapters

Emma discusses the challenges of trusting intuition, especially for those with anxiety, and how to distinguish between anxiety and intuition.
  • Anxiety feels like a gut feeling, but intuition is less panicked and more instinctual.
  • Intuition arises from a deeper inner knowing, often unexplainable but clear.
  • Anxiety is chaotic, whereas intuition is more guided.

Shownotes Transcript

hello and welcome back to advice session, a series here on anything goes where you send in your current dilemmas or anything that you want advice on, and i give you my unprofessional advice. today we have a slew of topics, all of which relate in some way or another to personal turmoil - doubting oneself, struggling with oneself, learning about oneself... personal turmoil.

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