Ever notice how thinking about something hard can feel worse than actually doing it?
This happens all the time – especially with anxiety. I see it in therapy and I’ve experienced it myself.
When we’re anxious or depressed, our minds can paint terrifying pictures of what might happen if we try something new, face something painful or step outside our comfort zones. They stop us before we even start.
But what I’ve seen, over and over again, is that people CAN handle it. They just need to get past the noise their mind is making.
Once you take that first step – once you actually do the thing – the anxiety often gets quieter. You realize the fear was bigger in your head than it was in real life. The strength you needed was there all along.
🔸 3 Ways To Push Through the Noise of Anxiety 🔸
✅ Start Before You Feel Ready
Waiting to feel 100% confident may keep you stuck. Even a small step forward can start to shift your mindset.
✅ Acknowledge the Fear, But Don’t Let it Lead.
It’s okay to be afraid. Just don’t let fear decide what you do next.
✅ Look Back at What You’ve Already Overcome.
You’ve faced hard things before. Remind yourself of that. Your past resilience is proof you can do this.
“The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition.” – Ryan Holiday
If anxiety is holding you back right now, know this: you are not alone.
You can handle this.
And you are so much stronger than you think.
Peter Zafirides, MD
Central Ohio Behavioral Medicine
(Image Credit: Ash Lamb)
(For educational purposes only. Not medical advice.)
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