Embracing Anxiety: How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Your Inner Worries

Welcome to another episode of One Hot Mess. Today, we are going to be talking about how to have a healthy relationship with your anxiety. For many, anxiety is a persistent guest in their minds, sometimes a whisper, sometimes a scream. But what if, instead of trying to kick it out, we learn to cohabitate peacefully?

We'll discuss the first step: acknowledging its presence. Rather than resisting it, simply recognizing anxiety can take away some of its power. Additionally, we’ll explore how to feel it without judgment, learn its triggers, and even give it a playful name to create a sense of separation.

Challenging the stories anxiety tells us and finding healthy distractions are crucial. Practicing self-care, setting boundaries, and not being afraid to seek professional help are also vital steps. We'll also cover the importance of not letting anxiety isolate you and focusing on the present moment through mindfulness practices.

We'll finish with the significance of being patient with yourself, celebrating small victories, and looking for the lessons anxiety can teach us. Remember, you are not alone, and there are countless resources available for support.

Switching gears, we'll dive into signs that you might be too hard on yourself and need to cut yourself some slack. From worrying about past events to obsessing over looks, we'll explore common behaviors and thoughts that indicate you need to give yourself a break.

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