1152: Anxious Thinking Roots: Uprooting What Keeps You Stuck

In today's episode, Gina discusses four core hidden patterns of thought that can keep us in the negative anxiety cycle.  Negative self-talk is a major factor in keeping our anxiety around.  The other thought patterns are just as insidious.  Practices for dealing with and even eliminating these harmful thought patterns are suggested.
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Chapters

0:26 Introduction to Anxiety Roots

3:02 The Power of Expectations

4:45 Challenging the Inner Critic

5:59 Taking Things Less Personally

7:49 Putting It All Together

8:47 Awareness as a Path to Healing

14:16 Embracing Small Shifts for Freedom

15:49 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the roots of anxious thinking, aiming to illuminate the underlying patterns that contribute to our emotional struggles. Together, we explore four key areas that can help uproot these anxious tendencies and cultivate a state of peace and calm. I emphasize the importance of addressing these roots rather than merely treating the symptoms, as addressing the superficial aspects of anxiety often results in the same issues resurfacing in different forms.
The first root I discuss is negative self-talk, an insidious habit that can go unnoticed yet significantly impacts our mental well-being. I invite listeners to engage in a reflective journaling practice where they can track moments of negative self-dialogue throughout their day. By revisiting these thoughts and reframing them with kindness, we can begin to break the cycle of self-criticism and cultivate a more compassionate internal narrative.
Next, I tackle the expectations we place on ourselves and others. Many of us wrestle with unrealistic standards, believing we must always be in control and perfect. I suggest reframing these expectations by asking ourselves if we can hold our desires lightly and embrace the unpredictability of life. This shift in perspective allows us to approach challenges with grace and flexib