981: Facing Anxiety Head on Using Exposure to Build Confidence

In today's episode, Gina discusses the technique of using exposure (to various anxiety provoking situations) to build confidence and enhance your recovery from anxiety. Both Dale Carnegie and Claire Weekes were known to suggest that taking action and continuing to expose oneself to various life situations will help anxiety recovery along. Replacing fear with new emotional experiences in a variety of situations over time can be very useful in overcoming anxiety. Listen in to find out how to use these principles in your own anxiety recovery journey!

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What is anxiety?

Quote:

The essence of recovery is the gradual reduction of anxiety and the return of self-confidence.

-Claire Weekes

Chapters

0:00:24 Introduction: Finding Natural Peace and Calm

0:02:08 Insights from Claire Weeks and Dale Carnegie

0:04:01 Making a Firm Commitment to Overcome Anxiety

0:06:25 Taking Action and Challenging the Anxiety Story

0:07:12 Using Exposure Therapy to Confront Anxiety Triggers

0:08:15 Exposing Ourselves to Regular Life to Face Fear

0:09:08 Celebrating and Remembering Moments of Courage

0:10:13 Confronting Fear Head-On with Exposure Therapy

0:11:05 Replacing Fear with New Experiences

0:13:15 Changing the Anxiety Story Through New Experiences

0:15:02 Building Resilience and Confidence through Facing Fears

0:17:24 Combining Healing and Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Reduction

Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we dive into the importance of confronting anxiety head-on and using exposure therapy to build confidence. We draw inspiration from renowned experts such as Claire Weeks and Dale Carnegie, who emphasize the need for action and taking control of our fears. By engaging in meaningful work and activities that hold personal significance, we can combat anxiety and regain a sense of control over our lives.

Acknowledging the issue is the first step towards overcoming anxiety and panic. I encourage listeners to make a firm commitment to challenging their anxiety story and utilizing exposure therapy as a tool for confronting triggers. Throughout the podcast, we emphasize the significance of celebrating the small victories when facing our fears. By doing so, we can boost our confidence and courage in overcoming anxiety.

At the Anxiety Coaches Podcast and our group coaching sessions, we understand the value of actively facing our fears through exposure therapy. Rather than avoiding anxiety-provoking situations, we intentionally confront them to deconstruct the exaggerated threats in our minds. Through this process, we gain new experiences that contradict our anxious narratives, ultimately replacing fear with more realistic and positive stories.

However, change and progress don't happen overnight. We encourage listeners to be patient and kind to themselves as they take gradual steps towards their goals. Alongside exposure therapy, we also emphasize the importance of acquiring coping strategies such as relaxation techniques and mindfulness to manage anxiety. This combination of commitment to healing and exposure therapy empowers individuals to challenge the stories that hold them back and replace fear with confidence and courage.

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