Control anxiety by changing perspective from "summary" of Dare by Barry McDonagh
To control anxiety, it is crucial to understand that it is not the situation itself that causes anxiety, but rather our perspective of the situation. When we view a situation as threatening or dangerous, our bodies respond by triggering anxiety symptoms. However, by changing our perspective of the situation, we can alter our body's response and reduce anxiety. Changing perspective involves shifting our focus from the worst-case scenario to a more realistic and rational view of the situation. Instead of dwelling on what could go wrong, we can remind ourselves of past experiences where things turned out better than expected. By doing so, we can challenge our irrational thoughts ...
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