The Psychology Podcast S01E03 - Anxiety

Write you goals in life, and now imagine you didn't have to worry about failing or what others will think or say. Rewrite the goals. Can you see how anxiety shapes your goals? It's unlikely you haven't experienced Anxiety. Although it alerts us of something that needs attention, anxiety can be very distressing and immediately shows undesirable effects on the body. Worry, procrastination, avoidance, poor confidence, over-compensation, seeking reassurance, and even repetitive checking of the phone can be rooted in Anxiety. The episode deals with a plethora of techniques that work, used by CBT therapists worldwide. You will know why some methods, such as positive affirmations, don't work for everyone. Learn how to be concerned and not anxious next time you have anxiety. Dealing with anxiety can boost confidence, give a sense of grip on life and help you be more efficient and effective in all walks of life.