overcoming fear and anxiety | step 2 of 6: open up
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We all experience feelings of fear and anxiety from time to time, but do these feelings hold you back from doing what you want to do, from living a meaningful life? If so, learn the second step in the six step process to overcoming anxiety. It's all about opening up, making room for those painful feelings.TRANSCRIPT
OVERCOME SOCIAL ANXIETYStep Two: Open Up
By Candice Esposito, ND
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Suppose you could change your attitude toward your own fears and anxieties in the same way?
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“Why would I want to do that?”
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MYTH
“I have to reduce my anxiety first before I can do anything.”
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What is most important is your ability to focus your attention.
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Step Two
Open Up
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The more space you give the fears and anxieties, the less impact and influence they have on your life.
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What Opening Up is NOT
Resignation
Tolerating
“Gritting and bearing it”
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Notice
Acknowledge
Make space
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Practice.
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HomePlay:
Practice making room for your feelings. As soon as you realize you’re struggling, just run through the exercise.
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Questions
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