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Letting go of control can ease anxiety from "summary" of Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer
When we feel anxious, our instinct is to grasp for control. We try to manage every detail of our lives in an attempt to ward off uncertainty and discomfort. However, this very act of trying to control everything can paradoxically exacerbate our anxiety. It creates a cycle of striving to micromanage our thoughts, emotions, and external circumstances, which only serves to fuel our sense of unease. In reality, the more we try to control our anxiety, the more it seems to control us. Our efforts to suppress or avoid anxious thoughts and feelings only give them more power over us. This constant battle against our own minds leaves us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle of anxiety that seems impossible to break. Letting go of the need to control every aspect of our lives can be a powerful antidote to anxiety. When we release our grip on the steering wheel and allow ourselves to surrender to the ebb ...
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