How to Stop Anxiety From Stealing the Present Moment

Have you ever been having a perfectly good day only to have anxiety suddenly show up and pull you into the future?In this episode of Brave Moves, Julie DeLucca-Collins shares a personal experience with unexpected anxiety and the powerful lessons it taught her about mindfulness, happiness, and returning to the present moment.Drawing inspiration from Emily Dickinson and the Stoic wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, Julie explores why anxiety often lives in the future, why happiness isn't something we earn, and how one simple question can help us reconnect with the life happening right now.In This Episode Why anxiety often pulls us into the future  The wisdom behind "Forever is composed of nows"  Marcus Aurelius's question for finding peace  Why happiness is not conditional  Mindfulness and present-moment awareness  A simple practice for calming anxious thoughts If you loved this episode, text me and let me know what you though. Support the showJoin the CommunityBrave Moves is a daily confidence and personal growth podcast for ambitious women, women entrepreneurs, and leaders who are ready to overcome self-doubt, build resilience, and take bold action in business and life. Each short, practical episode blends mindset science, decision-making psychology, and real-life stories to help you strengthen your confidence, rewire negative thought patterns, and create meaningful forward momentum.If you are navigating career pivots, burnout, reinvention, or leadership growth, Brave Moves gives you the tools to think differently, act bravely, and design a future aligned with your values and vision. Because confidence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build, one brave move at a time.Liked this episode? Share it with your midlife woman, entrepreneur friends!Love this show? Let us know how we helped you increase your confidence by leaving a review.For more about me and what I do, check out my website.If you’re looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you’d be a good fit for one of my coaching programs.Fo...