Managing Anxiety Effectively
Deliberate deep breathing can signal safety to the brain, helping to manage anxiety. Shifting the narrative from anxiety to excitement can transform how we perceive our feelings. It's essential to challenge catastrophic thinking by reassessing risks and recognizing our ability to influence outcomes, ultimately putting us in control rather than feeling helpless.In this clip
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Is there a psychological aspect to deep breathing where if I focus on my breath, I am calmer and more relaxed, as opposed to allowing my focus to be directed at the external environment, as discussed in episode #358: The Connection Between Self-Worth & Your Physical Body w/ Aaron Alexander and the clip Breath and Release?
Is there a psychological aspect to deep breathing where, if I'm focused on my breath, I'm more calm and relaxed, as opposed to allowing my focus to be directed at the external environment? This concept was discussed in episode 19: Denise Shull | How to Turn Bad Emotions into Good Decisions and the clip Wall Street Self-Care, as well as in episode #358: The Connection Between Self-Worth & Your Physical Body w/ Aaron Alexander and the clip Self-Judgment Reflection.
Is there a psychological aspect to deep breathing that makes me calmer and more relaxed when I focus on my breath, as opposed to being directed at the external environment, as discussed in episode #358: The Connection Between Self-Worth & Your Physical Body w/ Aaron Alexander and the clip Self-Judgment Reflection?