believed	that	eventually	a	specific	physical	ailment	would	be	identified	as	the
root	of	his	very	real	suffering.
Anxiety	impacts	the	brain	and	the	brain	impacts	anxiety.	In	other	words,
emotions	influence	our	physical	functioning	and	our	physical	functioning
influences	our	emotional	states.	Improving	our	overall	physical	functioning
and	body	awareness	can	make	all	the	difference.	Cole	eventually	became
more	at	ease	by	learning	to	observe	his	physical	sensations	and	taking	better
physical	care	of	himself.
STRATEGY:	BODY	SCAN
Anxiety	inhabits	your	body.	The	trick	is	to	start	tuning	in	so	you	can	more
quickly	recognize	the	physical	signals.	The	goal	of	this	exercise	is	to	develop
awareness	for	where	you	carry	your	anxiety.
1.
	
Pick	a	position	or	posture	that	is	most	comfortable	for	you—lying
down	or	sitting	up,	eyes	open	or	closed.	As	you	do	this,	let	go	of