How To Clarify Who And What Makes You Anxious

In The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia To Find Your Path Forward, author Britt Frank offers four “challenges” to undertake in order to discern when you feel anxious in the presence of another person:   CHALLENGE #1: On one side of the paper list all of the stressful people with whom you spend time. On the other side of the paper write: “My real feelings about him/her/them are… “ Then write: “I have a right to my feelings.” CHALLENGE #2: Make a list of all of the stressful tasks on your plate.  On the bottom of the page write: “It makes sense that I’m feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed. I’ll feel better if I tackle BLANK first.” CHALLENGE #3: Make a list of anything else that is causing you stress that is not a task or person (finances/work/health/etc.). At the bottom of the page write: “Here are 5 things I can do in less than 5 minutes to feel 5% better.” CHALLENGE #4: “My anxiety makes sense. Anyone in my situation would feel anxious. I may not even understand it right now, but I’m not crazy.”   I invite you to consider these questions: Which of these challenges resonated most deeply with you? Which one challenge are you willing to experiment with today?   If you’re ready to curate a deeply fulfulfilling, inspired life yet know you could use some support and accountability,  email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call: [email protected]   Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you.    If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast.    Don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified any time I pour out a new episode.    My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour: Intentional Intoxication Book   If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat: [email protected]   For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory: Intoxication Inventory