E121 - Your Brain Is Lying to You — Here's How to Stop It

About this episode

In this episode, Beth Buffington discusses seven science-backed mindset shifts to help manage anxiety and stress through metacognition.

Your Brain Is Lying to You — Here's How to Stop It Have you ever felt like you have too many tabs open — not just on your computer, but inside your head? 😅 You're not alone. Right now, 76% of adults say the state of the world is a significant source of stress. The anxiety is real. The overwhelm is real. And sometimes the drama feels so constant…that we don’t even know what to call it… Because, it just… feels like Tuesday. In this episode of Create Today with Beth Buffington, we explore 7 small, science-backed mindset shifts designed to quiet the noise, calm the chaos, and bring you back to your most authentic self — without a complete life overhaul. The secret thread running through all seven? A powerful little concept called metacognition: learning to think about what you're thinking. 🌟 In this episode, you'll discover: • What metacognition is — and why neuroscientists say it's one of the most powerful tools for an anxious mind •  Shift #1: How to stop the "I'm already behind" spiral before it ruins your whole day •  Shift #2: Why letting something stay unfinished might be the bravest, smartest thing you do today •  Shift #3: A simple environment change that…

People in this episode

Host: Beth Buffington

Topics covered

• metacognition
• mindset shifts
• anxiety management
• stress relief
• personal development
• mental health

Keywords

• anxiety
• stress
• mindset
• metacognition
• personal growth
• mental clarity
• self-improvement

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