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Adapting To The New Normal
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Ep. 185 Adapting To The New Normal

Managing anxiety during crisis through morning routines and Viktor Frankl-inspired mindset shifts for building resilience.

Brad Barrett, Jonathan Mendonsa · · 103,690 plays
40m 53s
  1. Introduction
  2. Dealing with Anxiety
  3. Fortifying Your Inner Game
  4. Embracing the New Normal
  5. Information Consumption Protocol
  6. Morning and Evening Routines
  7. Conclusion

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The first 60 minutes of your day might be the only thing you can actually control right now. While everything outside feels uncertain, Brad and Jonathan explore how protecting your morning routine and limiting your news intake can shift you from reactive anxiety to intentional calm—even when you're struggling with sleepless nights and contradictory emotions.

Brad and Jonathan address the mental health challenges of navigating unprecedented uncertainty. Brad openly shares his struggle with anxiety resurfacing despite years of personal development work, experiencing sleepless nights while simultaneously feeling grateful for family time. The conversation offers practical strategies for managing these contradictory emotions and building resilience through small, controllable actions.

Timestamps & Highlights

Dealing with Anxiety
Address how anxiety manifests during uncertain times.

Fortifying Your Inner Game
The challenges faced and the importance of acknowledging emotions.

Embracing the New Normal
The need for acceptance in the face of change to cultivate mental resilience.

Information Consumption Protocol
Creating a plan to limit news intake to maintain emotional balance.

Morning and Evening Routines
The critical role of establishing routines for mental clarity and well-being.

Key Takeaways

  • Confront feelings of anxiety and accept both positive and negative emotions during challenging times
  • Embrace contradictions within yourself; it's normal to feel blessed yet anxious simultaneously
  • Develop a structured approach to information consumption to maintain emotional stability
  • Establish mindful morning and evening routines to optimize mental well-being

Action Items

  • Create a personal information consumption plan, limiting news checks
  • Establish a morning routine focusing on mindfulness practices

Key Quotes

  • "Embrace the contradictions within you."
  • "True freedom lies in our response to adversity."
  • "The first 60 minutes of your day are critical for setting the tone."
  • "Limit your news intake to maintain emotional stability."
  • "Prioritize a calming evening ritual to enhance rest."

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