If you skew more glass-half-empty, not to worrythere are ways to transform anxiety feelings into ones of excitement.
Here are four ways how.
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packing we have to do before we leave…itll never get done.
And how can we turn that anxiety into excitement?
But when theworrying becomes all-consuming?
psychologist and author ofNervous Energy
Thats when it can become more of a problem.
Anticipation and anxiety are healthy in-balance, but some of the time, it tips over.
So when our anxieties, much like a roller-coaster, become too scary, it wont be fun anymore.
Heres how:
4 ideas for how to turn anxiety into excitement
1.
And youreallywant to take that trip.
Approach life through empowerment by connecting with the unmet desire that is triggering your anxiety, says Dr. Saad.
Now, take action to meet that desire.
A certain amount of defensive pessimism is helpful.
Remember, youre not worried, youre just always prepared.
psychologist and author ofNervous Energy
And thats a great thing.
This self-awareness, she says, is a good thing and makesrerouting into optimismsimpler.
Congratulate yourself on seeing that.
Congratulate yourself on seeing that.
Turn that restless energy into productivity
Both Drs.
Saad and Carmichael suggest working to harness worries into something actionable.
If your nervousness can be channeled into productivity, go do it (i.e., pack those bagsnow!
We want to verify that we dontwaste that energy ruminatingor spinning out about catastrophic scenarios, says Dr. Carmichael.
Ask yourself if there is some healthy preparation steps that you’re free to take.
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