June 2009 Newsletter QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"Every time we choose safety, we reinforce fear" - Cheri Huber Every time? Yes, every time we choose safety over facing a fear it makes the fear grow larger and keeps it around. There are a number of false beliefs that perpetuate anxiety. The belief that avoiding what you fear keeps you safe is one of the biggest false beliefs. In reality, avoidance only serves to make anxiety your more frequent companion - even if it is a relief for the moment. |
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March 2009 Newsletter QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"Keep doing what you've always done and you'll always get what you've always gotten" Have you heard this quote before? Whether you have or not, it is definitely one you want to keep in mind for batting anxiety.
Anxiety is an experience that requires certain action in order to reduce it. It also requires changes in belief systems and attitudes. Re-read the above quote right now and attach it to the action you've taken to handle the anxiety you experience. If you continue to do the same things that haven't worked before in reference to your anxiety, how can you expect your anxiety to decrease?
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