Think about the upside

Think about the upside
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“Every obstacle is an opportunity,” says Dr Hall. Try to see your problems as a chance for you to learn and grow, rather than focusing on the potential negative outcomes.

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Embrace your emotions

Embrace your emotions
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Don’t let anxiety debilitate you. Attend a football game or go on a date, even if you have to take a bit of anxiety along with the ride. “As I’m waiting to not feel uncomfortable or out of danger, I’m not living life to its fullest,” says Dr Kissen. “You don’t need to be anxiety-free to live.”

Be defiant

Be defiant
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When anxiety is keeping you away from a social activity or important presentation, put yourself back in control by doing the opposite of what your mind is trying to convince you. “You’ll win, and anxiety will lose,” says Dr Kissen.

 

Give yourself a pep talk

Give yourself a pep talk
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By referring to yourself in the second person, it’s like you’re calling in a team of family members, mentors, and other loved ones to remind you that you’re not alone and that calming anxiety is possible. “When you say ‘I can do it,’ it stresses you out a little bit because you’re alone,” Dr Hall says. “Second-person works because you’re calling yourself to action.”

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