Happier with Gretchen Rubin More Happier: How to Build Your Own Anxiety Emergency Kit [Revisited]
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Oct 11, 2025 Uncover practical strategies to combat anxiety and overwhelm with a unique Emergency Kit. Discover how to reframe stress as a source of energy and treat perfectionism as a growth opportunity. Learn the value of social support and planning to ease anticipatory anxiety, alongside taking action to regain control. Explore the benefits of sleep and exercise for mood enhancement. Plus, gain insights on tracking anxiety patterns and the importance of helping others for perspective. Finally, know when it's time to seek professional help.
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Reframe Stress As Helpful
- Stress can be reframed as the body's way of helping you perform rather than only as a danger signal.
- Relabeling stress (e.g., “pumped” instead of “panicked”) reduces its harmful impact and mobilizes energy.
Use Guided Breathing Apps
- Use a meditation or breathing app like Calm or Headspace to slow your body and mind when anxious.
- Apps can provide quick guided exercises that reduce physiological arousal and restore calm.
Talk About It To Shrink Fear
- Talk to someone about your worry to feel less alone and gain perspective or practical suggestions.
- Sharing vulnerability often shrinks the problem and increases support from others.
