The Brain Hack That Turns Stress Into Excitement

Did you know your brain has a design flaw? To your nervous system, a rude email from your boss looks exactly the same as a wild animal trying to hurt you. In this video, we dive into the neuroscience of stress to understand why our bodies react so intensely to modern problems—and how to hack that response.

We often think stress is out of our control, but science suggests otherwise. By understanding how cortisol and the amygdala work, you can learn to "trick" your biology. I’ll explain why fear and excitement are almost identical physiologically and how you can use that to your advantage.

In this video, you will learn:

Why your brain treats text messages like predators.

The biological hack: How to reframe anxiety as excitement.

How to stop ruminating on past failures using a Growth Mindset.

Practical ways to dial down your stress response and build resilience.

If you find yourself beating yourself up over past mistakes or freezing up before a big event, this video will give you the mental frames needed to take back control.

00:00 - Introduction: Your brain's stress response
00:23 - Why do we get stressed?
00:51 - The stress system: One blunt instrument
01:21 - Stress is under our control
02:01 - The science of resilience
02:27 - Reframing stress as a challenge
02:52 - The nerves of public speaking
03:09 - The biological hack: Fear vs. excitement
03:31 - Reframing stress as excitement
03:51 - Growth mindset for future challenges
04:32 - Growth mindset for past failures
05:04 - How to grow from mistakes
05:43 - Gaining control and reducing stress
06:22 - Final thoughts: Engaging the brain to reduce stress

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