66 | Struggling With Anxiety Symptoms? Here’s How to Manage Them!

If you’re dealing with anxiety symptoms like overthinking, avoidance, trouble sleeping, headaches, or the constant need for reassurance - this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 3 practical tools to help teen girls manage anxiety symptoms in real moments - without drawing attention to themselves and without needing someone else nearby to calm them down. These are tools I regularly teach the teen girls I coach, and they’re designed to work with your brain, your body, and your faith - the way God designed you. 👉 Before listening: If you’re not sure whether what you’re experiencing is actually anxiety, pause this episode and listen to Episode 65, where we talk through how anxiety commonly shows up in teen girls. That episode will help you name what’s going on so you can manage it more effectively. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why anxiety tools work best when used early How to calm your nervous system before anxiety spirals The science + faith behind effective anxiety coping skills How to manage anxiety even when your “safe person” isn’t available The 3 Anxiety Tools We Cover: 1️⃣ Breath Work (Including Breath Prayers) Learn how slow, intentional breathing activates your body’s calm-down system and why breath prayers are such a powerful way to combine Scripture with biology. 📖 Featured Scripture: Philippians 4:6–7 (ESV) Psalm 56:3 (ESV) 2️⃣ Journaling for Anxiety Relief We break down why journaling actually helps your brain stop looping — and how to use: • Gratitude journaling (as a daily habit) • Expressive writing (when anxiety is rising) 📖 Featured Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV) 3️⃣ Name It to Tame It A simple but powerful technique to reduce emotional intensity, regain clarity, and respond to anxiety instead of reacting to it. 📖 Featured Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33 (ESV) Key Point: Anxiety doesn’t mean you’re weak - it means your nervous system is overwhelmed. When you learn how to respond early, you can calm your body, quiet your mind, and reconnect with God’s peace. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss anything! LET'S CONNECT! Join the FREE Community: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/community Get weekly love notes: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/insider Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching  AFFILIATE LINKS (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.) Get your 2026 Dream Planner and save 15% off - www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching