Advent Of Anxiety

Embracing Emotions: Learning to Acknowledge and Accept Anxiety

Matt

Dec 3, 2023 — 3 min read

Day 3: Accepting Anxiety as Part of Life

In our journey to understand and manage anxiety, one of the most powerful steps we can take is acknowledging our feelings. Today, I want to remind you, "It's okay not to be okay. Anxiety is part of life, not a weakness." This simple yet profound acceptance can be a turning point in handling anxious thoughts and feelings.

Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present. - Marcus Aurelius

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