When difficult emotions come up we will do 1 of 2 things, wish they would go away or try to learn from them.
I'm not saying anxiety doesn't suck, or that it's easy to deal with, just that resisting it, is seldom a good way to reduce it.
Anxiety has hidden benefits that can change your life. Below are some of the benefits I discovered.
- I was too focused on myself, trying to control how people view me.
- When I focus on what others are feeling and being curious about them, anxiety is less.
- Anxiety is letting me know what is 'wrong' for me (some people and locations I just don't enjoy).
- I have judgements about myself that aren't true (I am actually pretty awesome).
- Something needs to change.
There are many more no doubt. My hope is that you start to explore what your anxiety is trying to communicate. What meaning, learning or perspective is there to find?
I'd also like to offer 1 more time a chance for anyone who wants to chat, a free 30 minute appointment via Skype. I did an anxiety reduction process with a wonderful lady today. She got 8 actions down on paper she will use to lower her anxiety now.
The free session comes with no strings, but if you want to do further work together we can really produce some great results. Find out more and book a time here. https://inspirehypnotherapy.com
Jeremy
Hypnotherapist
Psychosomatic Therapist