Behind the sweaty hands, racing minds, and a general sense of misfortune, anxiety carries a lesser-known power. It can push us toward what matters to us. .
Connect We are social creatures. Connection is one of the strongest coping mechanisms(机制)we have. You don't have to talk to someone about what is bothering you to benefit from this. .
. In my own life, and those of others I know who have experienced anxiety either for a temporary situation or a long-term one, it is common, upon emerging from an anxiety, to feel an increased level of empathy(共情)for other people who are suffering in the world. This is beautiful. We can take that empathy and change it into kindness.
Acts of Kindness. A research study found that participants who participated in acts of kindness reported a greater decrease in anxiety when compared to controls. . A smile, encouraging words, or baking cupcakes for your housemates are all simple acts of kindness.
Take in the Beautiful Things. Mindfulness of the present moment allows us to surf through the anxieties we experience. . On the other hand, when we try to shut out anxiety, we also run the risk of shutting out the pleasant things.
A. Let us experience compassion
B. Let your anxiety fuel compassion
C. This has to be something extreme
D. It also opens us to the beauty around us
E. This doesn't have to be anything extreme
F. What follows are things to do with anxiety
G. Just being in the presence of others sharing life is enough
