On today's episode of To The Core, Gina talks about embracing fear, and the act of labeling ourselves! Giving ourselves a diminishing label can lead to bad habits and keep us from doing hard things, and getting out of our comfort zone! Gina reminds listeners:
(1:20) Gina revisits the topic of facing fear.
(4:00) Labeling ourselves as something can create an identity entirely based upon that label. \
(6:20) Gina shares her "ninja" analogy.
(9:30) Labels diminish ourselves and create a shield to prevent us from doing hard things.
(11:30) Labels help us to avoid discomfort.
(13:00) Gina reminds listeners that our anxieties are typically the worst case scenario, and is not what usually occurs.
(15:00) There is a place for fear.
(15:25) Gina tells a story about a community of chimps, and how the anxious chimps were pivotal for society.
(20:00) Embrace discomfort.
(24:55) Gina talks about her upcoming trip to Costa Rica.
