Anxiety can be overwhelming, but certain techniques can help. In this video, we explore what works—like positive reappraisal—and what doesn’t, such as avoidance and rumination. Equip yourself with tools to handle anxiety effectively.
References:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/home-base/202504/tackling-anxiety-what-works-and-what-doesnt
References:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/home-base/202504/tackling-anxiety-what-works-and-what-doesnt
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00:00Welcome back sunbro, we hope you all in great health and great money.
00:04Before we start, please at least subscribe so we can have little money for food and paying bills.
00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, stop avoiding anxiety, real strategies that work.
00:15Your report's due tomorrow, but you're stuck staring at a blank page.
00:19Instead of writing, you picture your boss freaking out and maybe firing you.
00:23Your heart races, your hands sweat, you panic.
00:26To escape, you grab your phone and scroll the stress away.
00:28Two hours later, you're still stuck, and now the anxiety's worse with the deadline creeping closer.
00:34Sound familiar?
00:35Anxiety can feel like a trap, but you're not stuck.
00:38It's not all bad, if you manage it well, it can actually push you forward.
00:42Psychologists call this cognitive emotion regulation, handling tough emotions in healthier ways.
00:47Problem is, most of us pick up bad habits that make things worse.
00:51Let's break it down.
00:52A. Unhelpful coping strategies.
00:54When anxiety hits, you often turn to quick fixes that feel good now but hurt later.
00:59These emotion-driven behaviors include
01:011. Avoidance. Dodging the problem with distraction instead of facing it.
01:052. Suppression. Stuffing down feelings, sometimes with food, alcohol, or other unhealthy habits.
01:113. Rumination. Replaying negative thoughts on a loop and getting even more anxious.
01:164. Catastrophizing. Imagining worst-case scenarios from small problems.
01:205. Self-blame. Taking all the blame and beating yourself up for mistakes.
01:25B. Helpful strategies for managing anxiety.
01:28There are better ways to cope. Here's what helps.
01:311. Positive refocusing. Shift your mind to something good, like the pride you'll feel when it's done.
01:362. Positive reappraisal. Find the upside. Use the deadline to prove you can handle pressure.
01:423. Refocus on planning. Break the work into small, doable steps to stay on track.
01:464. Putting into perspective. Remember harder times you've handled before.
01:51You've got this too. By practicing these healthier strategies,
01:54you can turn anxiety from a roadblock into motivation.
01:56Come again to our next meeting Sunbro.