Embracing Anxiety: Understanding and Managing the Uncomfortable Emotion
Anxiety is an emotion, a feeling created by our thoughts, and at times it's, you know, has some friends with it. You know some physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, diarrhea, sweatiness. But what we're going to do is we're going to breathe and we're going to relax while we process it and acknowledge that that anxiety is there and allow it, knowing that the worst thing can happen is what's happening at the time, and that is us feeling this uncomfortable feeling.
Ever feel like anxiety is taking over your life? You're not alone. In this episode of 'The Back On Track Podcast', Jennifer Bulbrook dives into what anxiety really is and how it affects us both mentally and physically. Jennifer, a seasoned life coach, breaks down the concept of anxiety as an emotion that often arises when we try to avoid other feelings like fear or guilt.
She shares her own experiences and offers practical tools for accepting and managing anxiety in a healthy way. From breathing exercises to mindfulness techniques, Jennifer provides listeners with actionable steps to process their anxiety instead of letting it control them. By acknowledging that anxiety is just a feeling and not a defining trait, you'll learn how to separate yourself from the emotion and find ways to cope.
This episode is packed with valuable insights into mental health and self-help, making it a must-listen for anyone struggling with anxiety or looking to support someone who is.