We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
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We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
Shift Your State Fast: 5 Nervous System Tools to Calm Anxiety, Overthinking, and Emotional Overload
Girl, Choose Yourself!
34 minutes
5 months ago
Shift Your State Fast: 5 Nervous System Tools to Calm Anxiety, Overthinking, and Emotional Overload
You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. You’re just dysregulated. In this episode, I’m giving you 5 simple, science-backed tools to help you shift your state in the moment—when you feel anxious, shut down, overwhelmed, frozen in indecision, or just not yourself. You’ll learn: What the vagus nerve is—and how to work with it to access calm, clarity, and powerWhy nervous system regulation is a foundational access point for building confidence and momentumHow to speak your body’s language when y...
Girl, Choose Yourself!
We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill. Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were bu...
