Turning Anxiety into Empowerment

By Joanna Barrett Therapy & Wellness LLC, in collaboration with Spirit of Change Magazine

Anxiety is not a sign that something is wrong with you, but a messenger alerting you that something within you needs your attention.

I am honored to share an editorial contribution, published on Spirit of Change Magazine’s website: Turning Anxiety into Empowerment.

Have you ever felt your heart racing before a difficult conversation, your stomach in knots before making a big decision, or your mind spinning with what-ifs late into the night? If so, you are not alone. This is part of being human. But what if I told you that anxiety isn’t just something to “just get rid of”? What if it holds wisdom that is worthy of listening to?

Anxiety often gets a bad reputation, especially when we view it as something wrong with us, something we need to suppress, avoid, or fix. In our fast-paced culture, where productivity and perfection are often celebrated, there’s not a lot of space for the discomfort anxiety brings.

When we start to view anxiety as a messenger rather than a malfunction, we can begin to reclaim our power. We can choose to listen differently, respond more mindfully, and relate to ourselves with greater care.

One of the most empowering shifts you can make is to view anxiety not as something to shove away or suppress, but as a purposeful energy to channel into aligned action...

Read the full article here: Turning Anxiety into Empowerment.

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Let’s continue to hold space for each other, speak openly about mental health without judgment or stigma, and advocate for effective and lasting change. Please remember, you are not alone; together, we can make a difference.

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