Interrupt Anxiety With Gratitude
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If you have difficulty controlling feelings of worry and you often feel on-edge and irritable, you’re not alone. During the pandemic, almost 75% of nurses reported feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, but science shows that gratitude can help.
Maybe you’re worried about everything on your plate this holiday season. Or maybe you’re anxious because of challenging work situations. As we kick off this challenge, let’s start by using gratitude to ease some of the anxiety you’re feeling.
Today’s challenge is to interrupt your anxiety with gratitude. When you feel anxiety bubbling up, follow these steps:
- Pause. Take a deep breath.
- In your mind, list 3 good things from the past 24 hours. It could be positive interactions you’ve had, cheerful emotions you’ve felt, or upbeat thoughts.
- Think about what caused those 3 good things.
Using this 3-step practice, you can change how you think and feel about your well-being, which will help reduce some of your anxious feelings.
“I cannot pretend I am without fear. But my predominant feeling is one of gratitude.”
- Oliver Sacks, M.D.
Learn more about incorporating gratitude into your life on an individual level.
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