Things we do that make anxiety worse and what you can do instead — Anxiety Slayer™

Points covered in this episode:

Avoidance
Unhealthy distractions
Suppressing our feelings
Trying to numb anxiety
Pushing through
Getting caught by anxiety’s propaganda
Believing our anxious thoughts
Holding a negative opinion of ourselves
Getting caught in going over how anxious we feel and thinking we’ve failed in some way
Losing hope
Losing trust in ourselves
Thinking nothing can help
Thinking we will always feel anxious

Seek support: talk to someone you trust, or a professional to air your fears

Know what helps you and what doesn’t, write it down and keep it nearby

Keep a gratitude journal of all the things that bring you joy

Try something every day to help calm anxiety

Ask members in our support group what’s helping them

Find help to change how you view anxiety

Choose positive affirmations to support your outlook

Get curious find something to read, do, or study that engages your mind

Be kind to yourself