What to Do When Anxiety Takes Over Your Day

Ever had a day where anxiety completely hijacks you—and you know all the tools, but can’t seem to use them? This episode is different. Instead of teaching something new, I walk you through how I used the strategies we’ve already discussed… on myself… during a day when I was stuck, overwhelmed, and spiraling.We’ll practice how to:Identify the hidden story driving your anxietyInterrupt doomscrolling and emotional overwhelmRebalance how your brain sees demands vs. resourcesUse perspective to regain clarity and agencyShift out of paralysis and back into purposeful actionThis is practical psychology in action—tools you can use the next time stress feels unmanageable.🎧 Listen now and practice alongside me.⏱️ Timestamps00:18 - Why this episode focuses on application, not new tools01:08 - A day I got stuck in anxiety and doomscrolling01:36 - My brain dump to uncover the hidden narrative04:33 - What past generations endured—and what that reframes11:09 - Actively noticing everyday caretakers14:24 - Moving from helplessness back into agency and actionFor full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/what-to-do-when-anxiety-takes-over-your-daySend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com