Researchers found that when people were encouraged to say "I feel excited" instead of "I feel anxious" it had a positive effect on their performance! You're basically reframing an emotional event, to see it as a positive rather than a negative! We’ll talk you through how to do it, and hopefully chill your vibe next time you feel nerves and worry creeping up.

LINKS ‘Getting Excited Over Anxiety’ Julia Weiland for The Public Health Advocate, Berkeley. ‘How 'Anxious Reappraisal' Can Help Turn Anxiety Into Productivity’ Olga Khazan for The Atlantic. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial.

CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88. Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy. Executive Producer: Elise Cooper. Editor: Adrian Walton.

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