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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Managing Anxiety Through Journaling

Fear in modern life is often vague and constantly activates our amygdala, leading to unfocused anxiety. To address this, write down the fears causing anxiety, analyze why they occur, consider the worst-case scenario, and plan how to handle it. This shifts the fear from the emotional center to the logical center of the brain, reducing anxiety. Journaling and focusing on fears can turn unfocused fear into manageable logical concerns and greatly alleviate anxiety.

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