Reroute the Anxious Mind

Acknowledge and respond.

What is your anxiety trying to tell you? Our emotions don’t come out of nowhere. They offer signals and messages for us that get louder and louder without our attention and care.

So the first step is to respect your emotion and its purpose. Anxiety is uncomfortable and sometimes intense. But can you let yourself feel and listen? If your anxiety had a voice, what would it tell you? Ask yourself, is there anything I need that I am not receiving? What is feeling out of balance or incongruent?

Then, begin to soothe and support your anxious mind. Give yourself what you need. Take the break, rest, cancel plans, exercise, call a friend. If you can’t do these things immediately, schedule a time coming up when you can and assure your mind that you will prioritize these needs asap.

Come back to your body in the moment and find ways to regulate: deep breathing, releasing areas of tension with self-massage, positive self-talk, etc. We can explore what you need and what helps you in treatment.

Ultimately, we need to build up the relationship to self and find means of self-support. Make time for yourself, prioritize yourself, take care of yourself, and your life will be simpler and more relaxed.