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Mindfulness practices can disrupt the cycle of anxiety from "summary" of Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer
When we experience anxiety, our mind tends to get caught up in a cycle of worry and rumination. We find ourselves getting lost in thoughts about the future, replaying past events, and imagining worst-case scenarios. This constant mental chatter only serves to fuel our anxiety further, creating a feedback loop that keeps us trapped in a state of distress. Mindfulness practices offer a way out of this cycle by helping us cultivate a different relationship with our thoughts and emotions. Instead of getting swept up in the whirlwind of anxious thoughts, we can learn to observe them as they come and go, without getting entangled in them. This shift in perspective allows us to see our thoughts for what they are – just passing mental events – rather than absolute truths that we must react to. By bringing a curious and non-judgmental awareness to our experience, we can begin to untangle the knots of anxiety that have been tying us up. We can start to notice the early warning signs of anxiety before they escalate into full-blown panic, giving us the opportunity to respond skillfully rath...
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