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#1 Anxiety is the emotion at the core of uncertainty, and it’s unavoidable. We need to learn how to work with it, not against it. -> Uncertainty is the root of anxiety, and it’s unavoidable.

#2 We’re overly confident about our ability to predict the future. The ancient teachings of Buddhism center on this fundamental problem. We can try to control the uncontrollable by looking for security and predictability, but we can never avoid uncertainty.

#3 We’re overly confident about our ability to predict the future. The ancient teachings of Buddhism center on this fundamental problem. We can try to control the uncontrollable by looking for security and predictability, but we can never avoid uncertainty.

#4 Resilience is not a bad thing. But it’s not enough to be resilient. You also need to take action to protect your mental health, and that may mean changing your environment or your job.

Summary of Liz Fosslien & Mollie West Duffy's Big Feelings

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