Researchers found that when people were encouraged to say "I feel excited" instead of "I feel anxious" it had a positive effect on their performance! You're basically reframing an emotional event, to see it as a positive rather than a negative! We’ll talk you through how to do it, and hopefully chill your vibe next time you feel nerves and worry creeping up.

LINKS

• ‘Getting Excited Over Anxiety’ Julia Weiland for The Public Health Advocate, Berkeley.
• ‘How 'Anxious Reappraisal' Can Help Turn Anxiety Into Productivity’ Olga Khazan for The Atlantic.
• Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast.
• Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial.

CREDITS
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88.
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy.
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper.
Editor: Adrian Walton.

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