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Break Your Negativity Bias by Understanding & Regulating Your Stress Response with Nicole Vignola

NICOLE VIGNOLA is a neuroscientist and organizational consultant who specializes in making neuroscience tangible for the masses. She has an established platform that reaches millions, providing them with practical tools and science-backed methods to improve mental health, optimize reflexes, and reach peak mental performance to enhance their daily lives. Nicole has a BSc in neuroscience from the University of Bristol and an MSc in organizational psychology from the University of the West of England. REWIRE is her first book.


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What is actually happening in your brain when you’re in a stressed-out state of mind?

Even though stress has become an inescapable part of daily life, that doesn’t mean all stress is bad. You need a certain amount of stress to reach a state of productivity and focus. But your brain registers negative information more than positive. That’s why it’s important to learn how to combat stress effectively so that it doesn’t harm your nervous system and brain.

I’m excited to welcome Nicole Vignola to our show today. Nicole is a neuroscientist and organizational consultant who makes neuroscience tangible for the masses. She’s here to talk about her brand-new book, Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts, and Create Lasting Change.

It might be a surprise, but you’re not hard-wired to stay in specific thought patterns. Your brain has plasticity that makes it capable of redesigning new neural pathways based on your choices. But if you always give in to an urge, you’re going to reinforce your response to that behavior. Listen in as Nicole explains why negativity bias can be so powerful and shares tools to help you regulate your stress response.

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**This week’s show notes are taken from the video — enjoy!**

  • This is why you need stress in your life and what happens in your body as you experience it. [3:13]
  • There are different types of stress. Here’s why that’s important. [5:46]
  • What is negativity bias and how do you break it? Nicole explains. [8:47]
  • This tool will help reduce your physiological response to stress. [10:35]
  • The second tool helps remove the emotional connection to different stress triggers. Here’s how. [13:46]
  • The final tool helps reduce stress by doing this. [16:27]
  • How you take mental breaks matters. Instead of grabbing your phone, do this. [18:09]
  • If you’re experiencing mood swings, irritability, or mild depression, there might not be anything wrong with you. This is what might be happening. [20:53]
  • You can improve your ability to focus by doing this. [22:26]
  • Take a screenshot, tag us (@jimkwik & @nicoleneuroscience), and share your key takeaway.
  • If you want to connect with Nicole, you can visit her website, here.
  • Don’t forget to grab a copy of her book, Rewire, here.

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