Carson Daly says he suffered from anxiety, panic attacks on 'The Voice'

 You're not alone if you suffer from anxiety. In fact, about one in six people do — and that number is likely to grow as our world becomes increasingly chaotic. Whether it's general anxiety or a specific phobia (like public speaking), the important thing is that you know anxiety isn't something to be ashamed of. It's normal and can affect anyone at any time during their lives — even JK Rowling! The good news is that there are things you can do right now that will help take the edge off your worry: The J.K. Rowling quote “I decided that I was going to stop being afraid of failing. I was going to give up being terrified of getting it wrong and instead embrace the idea that life is full of mistakes and failures, and that's not a bad thing at all. Because what you learn from failure is far more valuable than what you learn from success." J.K. Rowling Make a list of things you can control and things you can't on a daily basis. Making a daily list of the things you do control and those you don’t can help reduce anxiety. The list should be short, easy to remember, and include only two or three items per day. Here are some examples: Things I can control: My attitude How much effort I put into my work My attitude towards others (i.e., “No matter what they do, it's not my problem."). Things that are beyond my control: * The weather * Traffic patterns on the way to work . Figure out what you're really anxious about. The first step to getting rid of worry is to identify what it is that's causing you anxiety. If you're worrying about money, figure out why. Is there really something that needs fixing right now? Or are you just having a negative thought about your finances because a friend told you they're worried about their own finances and it got stuck in your head? If the issue at hand seems like an actual threat, try asking yourself these questions: How long will it take to fix this problem? How much can I do myself versus how much will have to be done by others? Will anyone else help me with this problem (or maybe even solve it outright)? Spend more time with friends and loved ones who make you feel safe and secure. Spend more time with friends and loved ones who make you feel safe and secure. Avoid spending time with people who make you feel bad about yourself, or who are negative, or whose problems seem unique to them. This means that if your friend is always complaining about her husband's drinking habit and how it's ruining her life, but she never takes any steps to change things because she's afraid of what might happen if she tries—well then maybe it’s time for a new friend! If someone tells you something bad happened to them (or what they think happened) ask questions like "how did that make you feel?" or “what could we do differently next time?” rather than saying things like “that must have been so horrible for everyone involved”. These comments can be helpful in encouraging someone else to move forward after an event—but only if they lead into specific suggestions for doing so! Schedule worry time into your day, but don't exceed the time limit — then let it go. Here's what to do: schedule worry time into your day, but don't exceed the time limit — then let it go. If you have a job and a family, this will be tough to do. But if you can schedule worry time, even if it's just for 15 minutes each day, it will help keep your mind from going too far down the rabbit hole and costing you hours of productivity or sleep. If you need some extra motivation to stick with this habit once you've established it (which is likely), consider using a timer that gradually gets louder as time winds down—it may give you enough warning before things get out of hand so that when the sound goes off, there won't be any excuse not to stop worrying immediately! Remember that at any moment, it could end — so be kind to yourself and others. Wh --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-weathersby/support Subscribe today and join a community that’s growing stronger every week. The Productive NOT Busy Podcast isn’t just a show—it’s your playbook for creating momentum, building confidence, and living life on purpose.