The Mindset Mentor How to Quiet Your Anxious Mind
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Nov 19, 2025 Are you tired of feeling like your mind is in battle mode? Discover how anxiety is just an outdated survival instinct. Learn practical techniques like deep breathing to calm your nerves and cognitive restructuring to challenge negative thoughts. Explore lifestyle changes, such as cutting back on screen time and improving nutrition, to ease anxiety. Plus, get insights into how anxiety manifests in everyday situations. It's time to reclaim your peace and take control of your mind!
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Anxiety Is An Outdated Survival Volume
- Anxiety is an ancient survival system that projects possible threats into the future.
- The problem is the volume of that system, not that it's broken.
The Core Thought Behind Anxiety
- The core of anxiety is the underlying thought "I'm not safe."
- That perceived threat drives physiological and mental anxiety responses.
Use 5‑10 Deep Breaths To Calm Down
- Do deep breathing: inhale five seconds through your nose and exhale ten seconds.
- Repeat for one to two minutes to activate the parasympathetic relaxation response.