Finding Calm in Chaos: Managing Anxiety with Artists Rising
Anxiety is a reality but not a lifestyle and they did this by cultivating calm and stillness in their lives and making these practices their norm.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and unsure how to channel it into something positive? In this episode of 'Artists Rising', host JennyRebecca Winans Ronning dives into the intricate relationship between anxiety and creativity. Drawing inspiration from Brene Brown's research, JennyRebecca discusses how those who live wholeheartedly aren't free from anxiety but are instead aware of it. They understand that while anxiety is a reality, it doesn't have to dictate their lives.
By cultivating calm and stillness, they manage their anxiety rather than letting it control them. JennyRebecca shares practical tips like ensuring you have all the information before making decisions and adopting a superhero mindset to see things from a different perspective. She also highlights how anxiety can be contagious, but so can calm. By practicing stillness and recognizing our habitual responses to anxiety, we can change our behaviors and unleash our creativity.
This episode offers a hopeful and encouraging approach to managing anxiety, providing listeners with actionable strategies to find calm amidst the chaos.