Defending Against Negativity
Shawn and Jordan discuss the importance of defending oneself against negativity, both for emotional health and productivity. They suggest canceling the noise, creating mental modes, and inoculating oneself with gratitude to counterbalance negativity. Jordan shares his realization that checking email in the morning causes anxiety and cortisol spikes, and suggests finding a better way to start the day.In this clip
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