Thursday, September 14, 2023

the positive side (yang) of anxiety

 The Lesser-Known Positive Aspects of Anxiety - Psychic Monday

source: MIND & MENTAL (2023 Sept 05) 

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1. improved INTUITION c/o heightened awareness of surroundings & people, ill: navigate a busy city or pick up on social cues

2. increased EMPATHY c/o hyper-aware of people's emotions

3. improved COGNITIVE FUNCTION c/o high cortisol --> memory & problem-solving

4. increased MOTIVATION c/o sense of urgency --> productivity & goal achievement in shorter time

5. more & more CREATIVITY c/o active imagination --> creative thinking & problem-solving --> innovative ideas & solutions


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