gaining	something	important	to	you.
2.
	
Rein	in	fight-or-flight:	Bring	down	physiological	arousal	by	paying
attention	to	your	breathing.	Make	each	exhalation	longer	than	the	one
before.
3
	
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Support	yourself:	Tell	yourself,	as	you	push	forward	toward	your	goal
and	feel	that	surge	of	anxiety,	“I	can	and	I	will	push	through.	I	can	and
I	will	push	through.	I	can	and	I	will	push	through	…	”
STRATEGY:	HOW	DID	IT	FEEL?
When	we’re	anxious,	we	don’t	focus	enough	on	the	relief	and	even	pleasure
we	experience	when	we	push	through	the	anxiety	and	get	to	the	other	side.
Take	a	moment	now	to	be	aware	of	what	good	came	from	exposing	yourself
to	the	situation	you	have	previously	avoided	so	you	will	be	sure	to	do	it	again.
•
	
Do	you	feel	any	relief	in	your	body?
•
	
Do	you	feel	any	pleasure	or	pride	in	knowing	you	did	the	thing?
•
	
Did	anything	good	come	from	doing	it?
•
	
Can	you	imagine	doing	it	again	or	something	similar?
•
	
Which	makes	you	feel	better	about	yourself,	approaching	your	fears	or
avoiding/escaping	them?
Giving
	
Up	the	Struggle