Lotus Land: Comfort's Covert Cost
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In this episode of The Unscripted Mind, licensed professional counselor Jim Cunningham explores the impact of modern comforts on our well-being. With references to studies and literary works, Jim delves into how our pursuit of convenience and ease may be leading to increased anxiety, depression, and a lack of gratitude. He offers five actionable challenges to help viewers re-introduce a bit of discomfort into their lives, thereby rediscovering appreciation and the feeling of being truly alive. Tune in for practical insights and fun suggestions to shake up your routine and boost your mental health.
The goal of The UnScripted Mind Podcast is to give you fresh perspectives, practical insights and tools you can use to give you more choices, self-awareness and control of your feelings, reactions and behaviors.
Chapters
1. Modern Comfort's Hidden Cost (00:00:00)
2. The Lotus Eaters of Today (00:03:14)
3. When Easy Living Backfires (00:04:20)
4. Five Challenges to Restore Gratitude (00:06:24)
5. The Science Behind Intentional Discomfort (00:10:46)
6. Your Homework and Episode Wrap (00:11:34)
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