10% Happier with Dan Harris How to Break Your Anxiety Habit | Judson Brewer (2021)
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Jan 26, 2022 
Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and mindfulness expert, shares insights on unwinding anxiety as a learned habit. He delves into distinguishing worry from awareness, emphasizing the role of mindfulness in managing anxiety. Brewer discusses various anxiety levels and introduces the GAD7 questionnaire for self-assessment. He highlights practical strategies from his book, 'Unwinding Anxiety,' while encouraging curiosity and self-compassion as tools for emotional well-being. The conversation also touches on embracing discomfort as a pathway for personal growth.
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Anxiety Defined
- Anxiety involves physical feelings and worried thoughts.
- Differentiating between feelings and thoughts is crucial for understanding and managing anxiety.
Worry as a Habit Driver
- Worry can be both a feeling and a mental behavior.
- Separating these two aspects is important because worry can perpetuate anxiety.
Moving Anxiety
- Dan Harris describes his anxiety around moving.
- He explains that his worry makes him feel in control, even if it's not helpful.
