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We all feel anxious sometimes. And it sucks.
But if you find that you're feeling anxious most days, it's time to reframe things.
Time To Flip The Script
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Find What's Exciting
There's some small piece about the source of your anxiety that can actually make you excited or hopeful. But you have to look for it.
It's the same idea that Lupin uses with his class to tame Boggarts. Except instead of finding something exciting, they look for something funny.
Remember The Last Time You Had A First Date?
You probably felt kind of anxious.
What if they hate me?
What if I hate them?
But there's also a nugget of hope and excitement.
Maybe we'll be the same kind of weird.
Try It Out
Quiz
What is one hopeful or exciting idea you could think of instead of stressing about someone texting you back?
Focusing on the fun you have when you do hang out (or even, who else you might hang out with too) is a less stressful thing to focus on than if they might be ignoring you. You can't read minds - assume it's all good until you have evidence it's not.
Take Action
Is anything making you feel anxious today?
What's one aspect of it that could actually be exciting?
This Byte has been authored by
Sam Zimmer
Rumie Director of Learning