The Key to Managing Your Anxiety May Be to Embrace It

The song “Into The Unknown” from Frozen 2 ironically reflects our reluctance to venture into uncertain territory. Fear of the unknown is a common trigger of anxiety for most people. However, embracing anxiety may be the key to managing it and growing emotionally.

Understanding the root of anxiety helps us learn from our fears instead of running away from them. Some people embrace their anxieties by listening to podcasts that encourage self-love, practicing breathing techniques, or sticking affirmations on their mirrors.

What Causes Anxiety?

While some treat anxiety like a band-aid to numb their fears, it’s not a viable solution. Deluding ourselves into thinking we’re healing anxiety doesn’t solve the problem. Instead, we need to address the root cause of our fears and benefit from what our minds are telling us. Anxiety often reflects our intense concern for something or alert us to a substantial issue that needs to be addressed.

How to Embrace Anxiety

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