Working Through Anxiety - Part 2

Welcome to Episode 11 of Quirky Cooking Chats (Season 2), with Jo Whitton: "Working Through Anxiety - Part 2"

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Anxiety is a normal part of life - we all go through it at one time or another and usually it hangs around for a while then moves on... But sometimes anxiety really digs its' heels in and refuses to leave, causing a chronic state of stress, low energy, lack of motivation and a feeling of helplessness. This is a time to get some professional help and support so that it doesn't take you down the rabbit hole towards depression.

In this episode, Jo talks about:

• How the practice of gratitude reduces anxiety
• Taking time out to just 'breathe' (and let your soul catch up to your body!)
• Mindfulness and contemplation
• Journaling and the magical “brain dump”
• Writing for release and creativity
• Planning: your day, your week, your meals, your goals
• What lights you up? Do what you love!
• Resting without resentment
• How to get a good night's sleep
• Blocking out the online noise
• Stop comparing your real life to others' highlights!
• Learning to switch off
• Knowing this won't be forever - be gentle with yourself and take the time you need to heal

[This topic will be continued next week with an interview with naturopath Jules Galloway on the medical/nutritional advice for anxiety. If you have any questions you'd like to ask Jules, please email [email protected].]

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