Drew Linsalata
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How To Accept Anxiety: Do What Matters (Part 3 of 3) | Ep 311
How To Accept Anxiety: Do What Matters (Part 3 of 3) | Ep 311
How To Accept Anxiety: Do What Matters (Part 3 of 3) | Ep 311
Wednesday 12th February 2025
Learn how to accept anxiety by aligning your actions with your core values. Practical advice from Drew Linsalata in Episode 311 of The Anxious Truth.
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Episode Overview
- Connect actions with core values during anxious moments.
- Understand the difference between goals and values.
- Use the ACT Triflex framework: be present, open up, do what matters.
- Practice mindfulness to observe anxiety non-judgmentally.
- Living a value-driven life helps manage anxiety long-term.
The goal is never to knock down your anxiety; it's to be able to feel anxious and still move in directions that matter to you.
Ever wondered how to truly accept anxiety and live your life according to what matters most to you? Episode 311 of The Anxious Truth dives deep into this topic. Host Drew Linsalata, who has battled anxiety disorders himself, shares practical ways to align your actions with your core values, even when anxiety is at its peak. This episode is the final part of a three-part series on accepting anxiety.
If you missed the first two parts, Drew recaps the essential points and then focuses on using your values as a compass during anxious moments. He explains that while goals are important, they are not the same as values. Values guide us in how we want to live our lives and make decisions, especially when we're feeling anxious.
Using real-life examples like agoraphobia and OCD, Drew illustrates how connecting with your values can help you choose meaningful actions instead of being paralyzed by fear. One powerful exercise he suggests is imagining your own funeral and thinking about what you would want people to say about you. This can help clarify your deepest values and guide your responses in difficult moments.
The episode also covers the ACT Triflex - being present, opening up, and doing what matters - as a framework for accepting anxiety. Drew emphasises that this process is not about eliminating anxiety but learning to live a value-driven life despite it. He acknowledges that this approach is subtle and takes practice, but assures that it's worth the effort for a more fulfilling life.
If you're struggling with anxiety and looking for practical advice on how to handle it, this episode offers valuable insights and exercises to help you move forward. Give it a listen and start connecting with what truly matters to you.