Once	your	overall	anxiety	level	decreases,	you’ll	likely	find	that	you	think
about	your	goals	in	new	ways	and	find	deeper,	more	meaningful,	ways	to
impact	your	life.	And	as	your	well-being	increases,	the	overall	picture	of	the
path	forward	will	no	longer	bring	dread	but	instead	pleasure	and	optimism.
You	have	much	to	look	forward	to!
Exercise:
	
What’s	the	Big	Picture?
Refocus	on	the	bigger	picture	in	which	overall	strategies	are	important	to	you
in	maintaining	your	less-anxious	life.	These	are	the	strategies	that	either
worked	well	for	you,	or	are	linked	to	something	you	care	about,	like	an	active
social	life.	Here’s	a	list	of	some	of	the	things	my	clients	keep	in	mind.	Make	a
list	of	your	own.
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Physical	exercise
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Daily	mindfulness
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Physical	health
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Live	your	best	life
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Acceptance
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Challenge	your	thoughts
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Exposure
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Make	space	for	yourself	separate	from	your	anxious	thoughts