Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson

← Practical Wisdom with Dr. Rick Hanson23 sept. · 37 min

How to Use Anxiety – and Not Be Used by It!

How to Use Anxiety – and Not Be Used by It!23 sept.37 min

Sometimes our anxiety is trying to tell us something important about a real threat, something we need to take care of, or someone we love. The trouble comes when anxiety keeps going long after it’s useful, turning into rumination, clinging, and worry about things we can’t control. This week I focused in on how to find a middle way with anxiety: listening to the useful signals without letting them take over. Listen in to learn ways to work with your anxiety: making room for unavoidable f...