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Why Can't I Stop Anxious Thoughts - 10 Minute Daily Guided Meditation for Panic and Anxiety

from Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief · host Martin Hewlett - Calming Anxiety

Why Can't I Stop Anxious Thoughts? — Take Back Control of Overthinking | 10 Minute Guided Meditation Why can't I stop anxious thoughts? It is one of the most exhausting questions there is — the loop that starts on its own, runs all day, and picks up again the moment the room goes quiet. This is Calming Anxiety: ten minutes of daily guided meditation to help you take back control over panic and anxiety. Today is about learning that the thoughts are not you. We settle into the almost hypnotic rhythm of your own breathing — the rise and fall, the small pause between the in breath and the out — and then, on every exhale, a spreading aura of light moving out from the chest through every fibre of your being, through every thought and every memory. From there, a set of affirmations built around one truth: your anxious thoughts do not define you. If you would like this and more always with you, in your pocket for when those moments hit hardest, Anchored has everything from over 2,500 shows — searchable, downloadable, with Instant Calm always on and baked into the code, to use as often as you need.👉 Download Anchored on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett. Ten minutes, every single day, for whatever you have walked in here carrying. ⏱️ Time Chapters * 00:00 – Why can't I stop anxious thoughts?* 00:05 – Welcome to Calming Anxiety* 00:26 – Anchored: 2,500 shows and Instant Calm in your pocket* 00:59 – Finding your quiet place* 01:18 – The rise and fall of each breath* 02:30 – The aura of light: unwinding on every out breath* 05:04 – Visualise these words* 05:15 – Today's gentle affirmations* 08:10 – Your three daily caring tips* 09:02 – Coming back gently* 09:27 – Thank you, my friend* 09:55 – Share the show and sign-off 🌿 Today's Gentle Affirmations Visualise these words as I say them — repeat them silently without moving your jaw, your tongue or your lips, or speak them out loud in true affirmation: I am in control of all that I think and feel.My anxious thoughts do not define me.I let go of the negative anchors of my past.I am strong enough to stop the anxious moments whenever they appear.I no longer allow the negative actions of others to affect me and my tomorrow. 💡 3 Daily Caring Tips 1. Forgive your past mistakes and take with you only the lessons learned. 2. Whenever stress or panic comes your way, take two deep slow in breaths through the nose, pause, then breathe out slowly to regain your control and composure. 3. Other people's actions and opinions are theirs, and have no reflection or relevance on you, your decisions and your life. Be strong, and love all that you are. 📱 Take Calming Anxiety With You Anywhere Download Anchored on iOS. Access over 3,000 searchable, offline-ready audio sessions, sleep stories with Books at Bedtime, and built-in nightlight features for the small hours. Instant Calm is always there, baked into the app, for moments of real distress — use it as often as you need. 👉 Download Anchored on the App Store today: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 If this session helped, please leave a review or share it on your social media. We walk the same journey — letting go of the darkness and negativity of our pasts, and learning to love who we are today. Have a lovely day. Let's reconnect tomorrow, and as always in everything — smile often, positive thoughts whenever you can, and ultimately in everything …be kind. Support the Show: Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ Music: All music by Chris CollinsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support.Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

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