‍Anxiety

Anxiety is the body’s alarm system responding to uncertainty, pressure or possible danger. It may bring racing thoughts, butterflies, nausea, restlessness, a pounding heart or a strong urge to avoid. Sometimes the alarm is helpful; at other times it stays switched on even when there is no immediate threat. This can make ordinary tasks feel much bigger than they are.

This resource offers a gentle way to notice anxiety without fighting or judging it. By grounding in the present, calming the body and reducing the next task to a manageable step, people can build a greater sense of safety and control. Anxiety may not disappear immediately, but it can become easier to carry and understand.

Coaching tips

·   Lengthen the out-breath: breathe in gently, then breathe out a little more slowly.

·   Name five things you can see, four you can feel and three you can hear.

·   Write worries down so your mind does not have to hold them all at once.

·   Replace “I must manage everything” with “I only need to take the next step.”

·   Plan a small recovery period after a demanding or unfamiliar situation.

Coaching reflection: What is one small action that would help your body feel safer right now?

Until next time, give yourself space to breathe.

With love, Maggie

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