The Next Big Idea Daily A Journey Through Anxiety and the Body
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Apr 9, 2025 Alexandra Shaker, a clinical psychologist and author of 'The Narrowing: A Journey Through Anxiety and the Body,' discusses transforming anxiety into resilience and creativity. She critiques quick fixes and advocates for deeper understanding and management strategies like breathing techniques and mindfulness. Shaker emphasizes the role of curiosity in navigating anxiety, suggesting it can lead to insights and emotional growth. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their anxiety as a tool for understanding and improvement.
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Managing Anxiety
- Manage overwhelming anxiety with breathing exercises and physical activity.
- Then, explore its root causes for lasting relief.
Anxiety and Attention
- Anxiety is a problem of attention, influenced by what we focus on and ignore.
- Our limited attention gets stuck on worries, hindering joy and curiosity.
Anxiety as Information
- Anxiety, although distressing, provides valuable insights into our fears and behaviors.
- By understanding its messages, we gain control instead of being ruled by it.