Befriending Anxiety

10/11/2023 30 min Temporada 1 Episodio 40
Befriending Anxiety

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In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked realm of anxiety— a universal experience that, when embraced, can lead to profound personal growth. Join me as we uncover the power of acknowledging, normalizing, and granting permission to our emotions.🌟 Episode Highlights:Discover the consequences of suppressing emotions and the impact they have on our daily lives.Explore the double-edged sword of resisting emotions and how it compounds the experience, especially with anxiety.Shift your perspective on anxiety— it doesn't define you; you experience it. Learn to talk to yourself in a way that empowers rather than overwhelms.🌈 Transformative Insights:Drawing parallels with physical sensations like heat, cold, hunger, and even the need to use the bathroom, we challenge the stigma around anxiety. Understand it as a natural response, a chemical reaction in your body, and learn to lean into the discomfort.💡 Takeaways:Identify the physical sensations of anxiety and reduce its intensity by acknowledging and understanding them.Embrace three key steps to befriend anxiety: Validation, Normalization, and Permission.Remember, anxiety doesn't have to control you; it's just a chapter in your story. Tune in, embrace, and befriend your emotions.🤝 Personal Growth Journey:Do you want some help with this? I can help you understand the root of the anxiety and develop the skill of befriending it. Click on HERE to schedule of free call with me.Episode Website

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