Anxiety Reset - From Fearful To Fearless - by Andrew Neel

COURSE

Anxiety Reset - From Fearful To Fearless

With Andrew Neel

This course begins by exploring the roots of anxiety, differentiating between anxiety disorders and normal anxious moments, and emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's symptoms. The course provides immediate relief strategies, such as breathing exercises and grounding techniques, to help manage anxiety in the moment. It also delves into long-term management strategies, encouraging the development of healthy habits and behaviors to prevent anxiety. The ultimate goal is to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary for a calmer and more peaceful life.


Meet your Teacher

Based in London, Andrew is a dedicated meditation teacher with more than two decades of practice under his belt. He began his meditation journey as part of a personal healing process, seeking solace and understanding within himself. Over the years, Andrew's meditation techniques have been significantly influenced by his spiritual journey in Buddhism. This spiritual path, coupled with his continuous quest for self-development, has shaped the unique and inspiring practice he shares with his students today on his website and Insight Timer. Andrew's commitment to his practice goes beyond personal growth. He is deeply devoted to reaching out and supporting as many individuals as possible. His ultimate goal is to assist others in navigating their life's challenges and embracing life to its fullest. Through his teachings, Andrew hopes to impart the peace and wisdom he has found in his journey, hoping that it can make a difference in others' lives as it did in his.

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6 Days

213 students

5.0 stars

14 min / day

Anxiety

English


Lesson 1

Anxiety Unveiled: Differentiating Disorders And Coping Strategies

Anxiety is presented as a natural response to perceived threats, with adrenaline and cortisol being the main hormones involved in the fight-or-flight response. You are encouraged to become curious about managing your own anxiety symptoms and to identify your physical symptoms and fear-based thoughts. The day concludes with a reflection on the difference between severe anxiety and feeling anxious, with guidance on recognizing when anxiety might be more severe and require additional support.

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Lesson 2

Practical Steps To Control Anxiety Now

The course emphasizes that anxiety can often trigger a fight-or-flight response, which is not always helpful in modern scenarios. To manage anxiety, quick fixes such as breathing exercises, physical movement, distractions, and sensory engagement are recommended. Additionally, grounding exercises help reconnect with the present moment, reminding the body of sensations beyond anxiety.

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Lesson 3

Developing Lasting Coping Mechanisms

Today emphasizes building resources to manage anxiety by incorporating daily habits such as improving sleep hygiene, maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical exercise, and finding time for calm and relaxation. You are encouraged to reflect on your calendar to identify when you feel anxious and to implement these strategies into your daily routine for ongoing anxiety relief.

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Lesson 4

Breaking Free From The Chains Of Worry

Discover where worries come from and how they can be beneficial, serving as tools for future planning. Learn techniques such as a "Worry Box" for scheduled worrying and rating worries to assess their severity. Recognize when worry disrupts your life.

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Lesson 5

Overcoming Negative Thought Patterns

Today focuses on challenging unhelpful thought patterns, specifically cognitive distortions, which can lead to negative thinking and emotions. We learn to identify common cognitive distortions such as catastrophizing, overgeneralization, and mind-reading. Practical strategies are provided to counter these distortions, including recognizing signal words, testing the validity of thoughts, changing perspectives, and imagining future scenarios to gain a new perspective. The day emphasizes replacing negative thoughts with more positive alternatives to improve mental well-being.

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Lesson 6

Breaking The Social Anxiety Cycle: Strategies For Success

Today focuses on understanding and overcoming social anxiety. We learn how social anxiety affects both the mind and body and explore techniques to cope with mental and physical anxiety. The content includes strategies to recognize social anxiety triggers, prepare for them, and shift focus away from oneself to reduce anxiety in social settings. Breathing exercises and connecting with the senses are suggested to calm the body. The day aims to provide you with tools to manage social anxiety effectively, helping you engage more confidently in social situations.

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