A positive thought so powerful that it pulls you out of the CURRENT MINDSET and INTO that moment.(Continue reading the next stash for the Action Plan)

WHAT IS ANCHOR THOUGHT?

<blockquote>If you are depressed you are living in the past.</blockquote><blockquote>If you are anxious you are living in the future.</blockquote><blockquote>If you are at peace you are living in the present.</blockquote>

If you feel that weird heaviness within your chest once you wake up from sleep, that's anxiety.Now here's the plan:🔴 Do not go back to sleep once you wake up, even if it is 2am in the morning. 🔴Say 54321 and get off your bed, have a small walk and during this small time interval, start visualizing the moments or the things that makes you feel happy and joyful.Eg. I'm so excited to see my cheerful little babies in the morning.

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This way you are breaking the anxiety pattern your brain creates and thereby you are awakening your prefrontal cortex (the part of your brain that is activated when making cognitive decisions) by repeatedly visualizing and picturing the moments of happiness.You are tricking your brain by giving it an explaination to get it to calm your body down. Happy reading!

Awakening your prefrontal cortex

Living with severe anxiety and panic for most of my life, I never imagined a day where I would wake up without worry, fear, and anticipation – the kind that makes getting out of bed seem impossible. I remember staying under the covers hiding from every problem I thought I had, making life that much harder for myself and the people I love most. You don't have to let anxiety rule your life. Seek the help you need and be open with those who love you. And, when you find yourself in the middle of having a panic attack or chronic worrying, try the technique I discuss in this video. I hope it's the start of a new appreciation for yourself. xo For more content like this, follow us on: Facebook: Facebook.com/MelRobbins Instagram: @melrobbinslive Twitter: @MelRobbins Or, to book me for your next event, visit www.melrobbins.com

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Living with severe anxiety and panic for most of my life, I never imagined a day where I would wake up without worry, fear, and anticipation – the kind that makes getting out of bed seem impossible. I remember staying under the covers hiding from every problem I thought I had, making life that much harder for myself and the people I love most. You don't have to let anxiety rule your life. Seek the help you need and be open with those who love you. And, when you find yourself in the middle of having a panic attack or chronic worrying, try the technique I discuss in this video. I hope it's the start of a new appreciation for yourself. xo

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Awakening your prefrontal cortex

WHAT IS ANCHOR THOUGHT?

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If You Struggle With Anxiety, This Mind Trick Will Change Your Life | Mel Robbins

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