Anxiety
A little anxiety is not necessarily bad. Sometimes it can even propel us to do well on the things we care about such as a job interview, test, presentation, or meeting a new person. Anxiety is often an indication that we care. Many high-performers would probably say their anxiety is one of the reasons behind their success.
Anxiety is generally a result of an overestimation of risk and an underestimation of the ability to cope.
What does that mean? It means that we end up spending so much time worrying about or avoiding something, we forget to recognize that even if the worst case scenario happened, we probably would survive. In the moment, when our anxiety is high, this can be really hard to see. With practice, you can begin to identify the situations that make you anxious and apply and practice skills to help you manage your anxiety.
Common Anxiety Symptoms
Worrying about the future
Avoidant Behavior
Fear of failure or making a mistake
Concern about how you may appear to others
Inability to turn your mind off and stop the racing thoughts
Poor sleep
Sunday scaries before work or school
Physical symptoms like muscle tension, stomach aches or irritable bowels, changes in appetite, hair loss, fatigue, and panic attacks
HOW I CAN HELP
I am going to help you have a better relationship with anxiety. Anxiety is a natural part of life. It’s not something we can eradicate. You can control your anxiety. Your anxiety does not have to control you. I can help you: