You're lying in bed at night. It's dark, quiet and everyone is asleep except for you; you and your anxious thoughts, that is. First, you recount everything that happened in your day, then you over-analyze the conversation you had with your girlfriend and wonder if you were a little too honest about how you didn't' like her kitchen tile, and finally, you question every parenting decision you've ever made. Pretty soon your thoughts have sent you down a spiral into hopeless oblivion. Sound familiar? Then you, my friend have probably experienced anxiety at one time or another.   

This episode is a special request from a listener, which comes at a time when many of us are feeling more stressed and anxious than ever before. Although anxiousness can be normal, it's not always productive or welcome, so in this episode, I share with you 11 tips to help you manage your thoughts using practical and effective methods to overcome anxiety.