Sign up to become a Neurocycle Certified Facilitator today and get 25% OFF! The first training will be August 4-7 in Dallas, Texas. Just use code INAUG25 to get your discount: https://neurocycleinstitute.com EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about what anxiety is, and ways to manage it and prevent it from taking over your day-to-day life. There is a lot to be anxious and worried about these days. From the uncertainty of a global pandemic to turbulent elections, worldwide protests and acts of violence, and political infighting, it does at times seem like we are living through the Apocalypse! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-anti-anxiety-toolkit  Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation. -Athletic Green: To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership of your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance! - EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:40, 4:50, 10:00 What anxiety is & why it is not uncommon 4:00, 11:00, Why it is important to learn how to manage our anxiety 11:40 Anxiety as a warning signal 12:00 How anxiety can affect us 14:45 How we manage anxiety is impacted by how we view anxiety 18:30 Why we all need an anxiety-reducing toolbox! 22:00 Why we need to get curious about the “why” behind our anxiety 25:05 Healthy distractions can help manage anxiety in the moment! 28:15 Why we should try not to go to bed anxious 34:30 Have an anxiety game plan 38:00, 43:00 Using mind management to manage anxiety 38:40 Surround yourselves with people that help, not hurt, your mental health 42:00 It’s okay to say no & put up boundaries for your mental health ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.