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What is anxiety?

Anxiety, defined

So what?

Per Wikipedia, anxiety is defined as “an emotion characterised by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil”. It is comprised of “unpleasant feelings of dread over anticipated events”. Knowing what anxiety is allows you to:

• Know when you are anxious and suffering from anxiety;
• Be aware of how it affects your ability to live life, work and undertake various activities;
• Develop a plan to manage anxiety; and
• Seek specific help and/or treatment from qualified therapists.

Do you know everything?

Of course not, and it’s okay!

So what?

It’s impossible to know everything. When your partner, child, colleague or boss asks you a question, it’s okay not to know or have an answer. If politicians take questions on notice, why can’t you? Below are the benefits of not knowing:

• Develops trust with those around you;
• Increases your curiosity to know and find out new things;
• Have more time to consider your next course of action;
• Improve flexibility in thinking and doing; and
• Builds resilience through trial and error.

The toll of worrying

Side effects of worrying too much

So what?

You know how difficult it is to stop worrying especially if you are the type to worry often. It is difficult for people to push out their negative thinking and relieve anxiety. Despite this, doing so has the following benefits:

• Be more productive by redirecting your energy to taking action and doing things that makes a difference;
• Better view of why you worry and learn coping strategies that work for you;
• Escape from the worry trap and calm your mind by easing your worries; and
• Manage your stress and reduce your anxiety.

Fundamentals of your life

Defining mind, body and soul

So what?

Do you know what you are made up of? To be healthy and happy, you need to understand what makes you and how they coexist to build your well-being. Understanding this will allow you to:

• Proactively stay on top of your overall well-being;
• Concentrate your focus and efforts on what makes a difference;
• Moderate yourself when attempting lifestyle changes;
• Indulge yourself with what you are passionate about by permitting yourself to take time out;
• Practice kindness with yourself and others; and
• Be flexible and open to learning and development opportunities for self-improvement.

Practical steps for asking questions

So what?

ICYMI from our post on asking questions: Asking why is not just for 5-year old kids. This questioning, done correctly, is an effective way for you to:

• Be engaged with your life and those around you;
• Facilitate learning and development;
• Clarify your thoughts and understanding; and
• Be motivated and develop interest of the topic that you are questioning.

What is guilt?

And why it’s good for you

So what?

We all experience guilt at some point in our lives. It’s an emotion that is important for leading a healthy social life. Whether you are feeling guilty at home or work, guilt allows you to:

• Influence those around you;
• Improve relationships; and
• Balance your emotions.