Discomfort Goes Away

Summary

• When you feel overwhelmed or anxious, the intensity of those emotions often decreases within 5 to 10 minutes.
• It's important to remind yourself that though the discomfort seems like it will last forever, it's temporary and will pass.
• A practical tip to manage these spikes in emotion is to set a timer for 10 minutes before deciding to take any action.
• By waiting 10 minutes, you allow the initial rush of hormones and adrenaline to settle, which can change your perspective and actions.
• Recognizing the temporary nature of emotional spikes can help you make better decisions rather than reacting impulsively.

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How To Take Action

I suggest starting with something simple when you're feeling overwhelmed. Remember, those big, scary emotions usually calm down in about 5 to 10 minutes. So a handy trick is to set a timer for 10 minutes before you think of reacting or doing anything big. This little break gives your body time to chill out from all the stress hormones it just made. Trust me, once you've waited those 10 minutes, you're likely to see things differently and make a better choice.

Here's what you want to do:

• The next time you're feeling really stressed or anxious, take a deep breath and remember that this feeling won't last forever. It'll pass.
• After that, grab your phone or a timer and set it for 10 minutes. Think of it like a game you're playing with your emotions.
• While the timer's ticking, try to do something else. Maybe take a walk, drink a cup of water, or just sit quietly. The idea is to let your mind and body relax a bit.
• Once the timer goes off, check in with yourself. Are you still feeling super overwhelmed? Chances are you'll feel better, even if just a little bit.
• Now, after those 10 minutes, if you need to make a decision or take action, you can do it with a clearer head.

This little hack doesn't cost any money, and it only takes 10 minutes of your time. But it can save you from making choices you might regret later. It’s about learning to pause and give yourself space. Try it out!

Quotes by Alex Hormozi

"The spike of the emotional feeling usually dissipates in like five to ten minutes"

– Alex Hormozi

"In the moment it feels like it's going to be forever always"

– Alex Hormozi

"You have to do something about it"

– Alex Hormozi

"If you actually try and do this set a timer and say like if I'm still feeling this way in 10 minutes I can do something about it"

– Alex Hormozi

"Even 10 minutes can decrease the emotional spike that you have"

– Alex Hormozi

Full Transcript

most discomfort like the spike of the emotional feeling usually dissipates in like five to 10 minutes it's wild like in the moment it feels like it's going to be forever always and you have to do something about it but if you literally and this is crazy if you actually try and do this set a timer and say like if I'm still feeling this way in 10 minutes I can do something about it even 10 minutes can decrease the emotional Spike that you have L the hormones of the adrenaline going through your system that like you see the world in a slightly different way and you act differently