Self Help Anxiety Management Through The Art Of Gratitude

Folks with anxiety live in a different world almost to people without general anxiety. Because they are continually aware of their condition and continually internalizing everything, they can feel cut-off from 'normal' everyday life. They spend a good deal of each day mentally 'querying' how they are feeling; if they are feeling edgy, or, are they perhaps feeling a bit more confident, or, are they putting themselves in a position where they might have another frightening anxiety attack, etc.

The result of all of this is a cycle of anxious thinking and fear that perpetuates their general anxiety. What this means is that their mind isn't always as clear as it should be and so they look at their world from an 'anxious' perspective. This prevents them from experiencing the good things in and around their lives. They need to be able to move away from this 'anxious' thinking, where they concentrate nearly all their efforts on their mental anxiety, to a place where they can once again enjoy all that is good in their lives.

One way to do this is to switch your focus from your 'head' to your 'heart'. By switching attention from your head to your heart, you'll be able to dissipate your anxious thoughts and clear your mind. But how can you make that switch?...

There is a scientifically proven 'technique' that, when practised, can help you make the switch from your head to your heart. It is called 'the art of gratitude' and has been proven to alter your body's chemistry in such a way that it leads to a more peaceful mind and body. Tests have shown that it can improve stress and individual performance.

Here's the basics of how the art of gratitude works as a self help anxiety management tool...

1 - You start off by closing your eyes and then thinking about your heart. Move your centre of attention to your heart.

2 - Then imagine a lovely feeling of warmth coming from your heart. Keep on imagining this for a couple of minutes. Put your hand over your heart to help you focus there if you wish.

3 - Then start to think about something or someone in your life that you really (I mean 'really') feel an appreciation for; that you feel so 'grateful' for. It has to be genuine appreciation, because the greater the appreciation, the more you'll be able to feel and experience the warm sensation emanating from your heart.

4 - At this point you should be able to experience a positive change in your emotional state. You might even find yourself smiling again. Keep it going for as long as you can. There is no fixed rule. The objective is to get your awareness from your anxious thoughts into your body by establishing a link between your mind and your heart.

You will need to practice this technique, but each time you'll improve in it's use. Practice it daily, wherever you're alone. Once you become proficient you'll be able to make the switch in seconds. And the beauty of this technique is that you can use it whenever you feel caught up in a stressful situation to relieve the stress very quickly.

By sticking with this daily exercise you should see important improvements in the quality of your life and relationships.

By: John Cielo

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