The Source Of Your Anxiety

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In this episode of "Navigate The Day", we explore the source of anxiety and how to take back control from it. Epictetus, a Greek philosopher, once said, “When I see an anxious person, I ask myself, what do they want? For if a person wasn’t wanting something outside of their own control, why would they be stricken with anxiety?”

I admit, anxiety often has control over me, causing me to worry about things like the weather, work, and finances. But when I think about it, I realize that some of these worries stem from things that are within my control. By focusing on changing my behaviors, I can alleviate my anxiety.

However, if the source of my anxiety is beyond my control, I need to take a step back and ask myself if my anxiety is doing me any good. Is it helping me solve the problem or is it just noise that I need to tune out?

Anxiety can feel overpowering and it's easy to get caught up in the negative self-talk that often comes with it. But by fighting for control over my mind, I can avoid letting anxiety dictate my thoughts and emotions. I do this by recognizing that my worries are often centered around things that I have no say in and instead focusing on things that I can control.

In conclusion, it's important to understand the source of our anxiety and to take back control from it. By doing so, we can navigate our day with more ease and peace of mind.

Mediations and Prompts influenced from https://dailystoic.com/books/

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Thank you for listening and joining me on my journey of self-discovery!

Mediations and Prompts influenced from The Daily Stoic Books

Please if you enjoy this content checkout Ryan's work