Anxiety is a normal and necessary part of our life. Evolution has wired us with a protective response to danger—when we feel threatened, adrenaline kicks in, preparing us to "fight or flight." That’s what we call anxiety.
Working with anxiety can happen on different levels:
Thoughts
• What am I afraid of?
• Is this really the case?
• If it happens, what will I do?
Physical
• Breathing practices
• Meditation
• Movement (walking, yoga, exercise)
Action
• Recognize the anxiety and ask: What can I do?
• Keep an emotion & success journal
• Accept your strengths and weaknesses
• Rest, distract yourself with pleasant things, break tough tasks into smaller steps
• Find a hobby you love
Prevention
• Boost self-esteem
• Take responsibility for your life
Anxiety causes stress on physical, emotional, mental, and social levels—it’s often a symptom of stress or burnout. That’s why it’s crucial to work with it, not against it.
How do you handle anxiety? Share your best tips in the comments!
Working with anxiety can happen on different levels:
Thoughts
• What am I afraid of?
• Is this really the case?
• If it happens, what will I do?
Physical
• Breathing practices
• Meditation
• Movement (walking, yoga, exercise)
Action
• Recognize the anxiety and ask: What can I do?
• Keep an emotion & success journal
• Accept your strengths and weaknesses
• Rest, distract yourself with pleasant things, break tough tasks into smaller steps
• Find a hobby you love
Prevention
• Boost self-esteem
• Take responsibility for your life
Anxiety causes stress on physical, emotional, mental, and social levels—it’s often a symptom of stress or burnout. That’s why it’s crucial to work with it, not against it.
How do you handle anxiety? Share your best tips in the comments!