Accepting thoughts and feelings without judgment can ease anxiety from "summary" of Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety by Christopher Willard
When we experience anxiety, our minds can become a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. It's easy to get caught up in a cycle of worry and fear, which only serves to intensify our feelings of unease. In moments like these, it can be helpful to remember the power of acceptance. Accepting our thoughts and feelings without judgment is a key aspect of mindfulness practice that can help to ease anxiety. Instead of pushing away or trying to suppress our anxious thoughts, we can choose to acknowledge them with an open and compassionate attitude. By accepting our thoughts and feelings as they are, we create space for them to come and go without becoming overwhelmed by them. When we resist or judge our anxious thoughts, we inadvertently give them more power over us. This can lead to a vicious cycle of avoidance and rumination that onl...
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