Calm Your Caveman

How to Lower Anxiety When Life Feels Out of Control


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When life feels out of control, anxiety spikes. But here’s something you can control — a 3-minute daily practice that research shows can reduce rumination and depression, boost stress resilience, and help your brain shift out of threat mode. It’s called savoring, and it starts with noticing one small pleasant moment. It’s not about “forcing happiness” it’s about training your brain to notice resources — not just threats — so you can move from a stress response into a challenge response. Tiny practice, powerful nervous system shift.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:30 – The “arena of control” and reducing anxiety
02:04 – A 3-minute practice with major psychological benefits
05:46 – Three steps for savoring 
09:19 – Using savoring during crisis

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Calm Your CavemanBy Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell