Monday, May 9, 2011

Presence Kills Anxiety



Being present is basically being aware of what is going on around you and the feelings in your body. It is the opposite of being "in your head". For example, if you're speaking with someone your attention is on the person you're talking to, how this person makes you feel, how they're feeling, what they're saying, how they look, the envirmonemnt around you 2, etc. Your attention is not on worrying about they think of you, or worrying about what to say next, or worrying about screwing up, etc.


When you're present you're in the moment. You're not thinking about your past or worrying about your future. You're bringing yourself fully to every interaction, every decision, and every situation. Just just making an effort to be more present will kill most of your anxiety.


If you're a man you can learn more about presence and how to cultivate it at The Authentic Man Program. If you're a woman you can learn more at the Authentic Woman Experience. These programs are designed for improving dating and relationships, but they will also improve other aspects of your life like mood and anxiety.


You can find links to these programs here:




Hope you're feeling calm and relaxed


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