Advent Of Anxiety

The Strength in Sharing Your Thoughts

Matt

Dec 7, 2023 — 2 min read

Day 7: My Insights on Talking About Anxiety

As we conclude the first week, where we've delved into understanding anxiety, we've touched upon recognising what anxiety is, how it affects the mind and body, and some techniques that could help overcome these feelings, such as journaling, breathing exercises, and mindfulness.

In navigating the challenges of anxiety, I've found one of the most significant steps to be sharing my feelings with someone I trust. This might initially seem intimidating, but its impact on mental well-being is immeasurable. In this post, I want to share why opening up about your anxiety is beneficial, offer some personal tips on initiating these vital conversations, and address the challenges of opening up.

"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." - Albert Einstein

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I've published a book.

I just wanted to write a quick post about my new book, Zoe's Courage: A Journey Overcoming Worry, published on Amazon. In late November 2023, I was doing the usual school drop-off and was sitting in the car watching the birds scrap over some food in a nearby