Inside Knowledge

Sarah Carpenter The goal should not be getting rid of anxiety because it only makes us more anxious.  The goal is not to get rid of it but to stop giving it power.  "Just because you're on my team doesn't mean you get to get to be my boss." Anxiety doesn't control our thoughts.  It is the reverse.  Our anxiety comes from our thoughts, from our belief system, how we are viewing and seeing the world.  This is often a subconscious process.  When we notice anxiety we can sit down and take a look at the thoughts that are causing the anxiety.  Then we can start to reassess these thoughts. Become the three year old in your brain and keep asking "why".  Get curious.  Don't judge your thoughts or your anxiety.  We talk about how being a highly sensitive person and being very aware can contribute to the anxiety because we notice the people around us and their reactions.  We can use these qualities for good as well.  We can be more empathetic.  Anxiety is