1009: Quieting Anxiety Through Asking Questions

In today's episode, Gina discusses the technique of reducing anxiety through asking yourself questions. Asking the right questions can help identify irrational thoughts, encourage problem solving and promote mindfulness. Find out what else asking the right questions about your situation can do for you and your anxiety clearing journey, listen in today!

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What is anxiety?

Quote:

It's not the answers you get from others that will help you, but the questions you ask of yourself.

-Unknown

Chapters

0:00:24 Introduction

0:01:16 The Power of Asking Questions

0:02:47 Reality Checking

0:03:33 Challenging Catastrophic Thinking

0:04:44 Encouraging Problem Solving

0:05:46 Promoting Mindfulness

0:06:32 Examining Assumptions

0:07:06 Increasing Self-Awareness

0:07:59 Practical Self-Inquiry

0:12:54 Seeking External Support

0:13:44 Ensuring Safety

0:14:43 Registering Safety

0:17:32 Cultivating Positive Self-Talk

0:18:32 Focusing on Breath

Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into the concept of quieting anxiety through the power of asking questions. By exploring how asking the right questions can combat anxious thinking, we uncover a pathway to calming our inner turmoil. Through a series of bullet points, we examine the ways in which questioning can assist in interrupting the fear-adrenaline cycle that often accompanies anxiety, leading to a more manageable and peaceful state of mind.

One key benefit of asking questions is the ability to identify irrational thoughts that underpin anxiety. By scrutinizing our thoughts through questioning, we can distinguish between reality and distorted perceptions, thus empowering ourselves to challenge and reframe our anxious beliefs. This process of reality checking aids in evaluating situations objectively, enabling us to differentiate between genuine threats and perceived dangers.

Moreover, questioning catastrophic thinking plays a pivotal role in combatting anticipatory anxiety. By challenging the worst-case scenarios our minds conjure, we can shift our focus towards more realistic alternatives and problem-solving strategies. Engaging in constructive questioning also steers us towards solutions rather than dwelling on problems, facilitating a proactive approach to addressing the root causes of our anxiety.

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