166. The Impact of Anxiety & Depression on Decision Making
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we talk about how anxiety and depression can influence our decision-making processes. We hope this becomes a more talked about issue because it's a common struggle. We'll get into how anxiety can narrow our options and make us more risk-averse, while depression can lead to more pessimistic choices and lower expectations of positive outcomes. We'll highlight the importance of addressing these mental health challenges to improve decision-making skills. And remember the big takeaway here: While we have tendencies, we are not bound to them and can create change through awareness and new practices.
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Key moments:
00:00 Introduction to Joy Lab Podcast
00:38 Opening the Community Mailbox: Rachel's Question on Decision Making
01:40 The Impact of Anxiety on Decision Making
06:21 The Influence of Depression on Decision Making
12:08 Conclusion and Teaser for Future Episode
13:35 Closing Remarks and Disclaimers
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