In today's episode, Gina provides a number of tips on how you can stay calm and centered even in anxiety provoking situations. These tips are easy to implement and include steps such as identifying your triggers, making a plan and staying in the present moment. These action steps will help bring you to a more calm, centered and controlled state so that you will be able to live as you wish, no longer living in fear of the anxiety response. Listen in today.

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Quote:

You don’t have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you.

–Dan Millman

Chapters

0:23 Introduction to Staying Calm and Centered

3:38 Identifying and Managing Triggers

9:32 Taking a Step Back

10:51 Talking It Out

12:10 Making a Plan

14:17 Staying Present in the Moment

15:37 Not Letting Thoughts Consume You

17:15 Practicing Self-Compassion

Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, Gina Ryan explores the topic of staying calm and centered in the face of life's challenges. She delves into the common misconception that perfection can shield us from chaos and emphasizes the inevitability of facing difficulties. Gina highlights the importance of self-awareness in identifying triggers that lead to emotional reactions and disruptive behaviors. She suggests using journaling as a tool to track patterns and contextual analysis to dissect real-time reactions.

Moreover, Gina stresses the significance of seeking external feedback from trusted individuals to gain new perspectives on triggers. She encourages listeners to create strategies to cope with or avoid triggers, emphasizing the role of self-awareness in understanding reactions. Gina provides practical advice on managing triggers such as work deadlines and family gatherings, advocating for proactive planning and seeking support from others. She emphasizes the power of staying present in the moment, focusing on the task at hand, and not letting thoughts consume one's mindset.

Gina also discusses the importance of observing thoughts without judgment and practicing self-compassion during challenging situations. She reminds listeners that making mistakes is part of being human and encourages self-kindness and acceptance. By incorporating these practices into daily routines, individuals can build resilience and regain control during moments of overwhelm. Gina concludes the episode with a quote emphasizing the need to free oneself from the control of intrusive thoughts.

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