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  • Fear and anxiety part 2--cognitive changes

Fear and anxiety part 2--cognitive changes

Monday 28th January 2019

Learn how to manage anxiety with Jeff Brandler's tips on changing thinking patterns in 'Tales From the Office'. Listen now.
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Rewiring Your Mind: Tackling Anxiety and Fear with Jeff Brandler

The first thing that you can do with what if thinking is what's called thought stopping.
Ever felt trapped in a whirlwind of 'what if' scenarios? In this episode of 'Tales From the Office', therapist Jeff Brandler dives into the tricky world of anxiety and fear, offering practical advice on how to change your thinking patterns. Jeff, with his wealth of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Addictions Specialist, breaks down how our thoughts can often lead us into a spiral of anxiety.
He discusses the concept of 'what if' thinking and how it can make our fears seem larger than life. But don't worry, Jeff's got your back! He introduces simple yet effective techniques like thought stopping, where you visualize a red stop sign or a railroad crossing to interrupt those nagging thoughts. Plus, he suggests challenging irrational fears by asking for evidence to support them. It's all about rewiring your brain to think more rationally and calmly.
If you're looking for ways to manage your anxiety and fear, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and start your journey towards a calmer mind today.