May 13, 2022

Working Through Anxiety - Part 2

27 minutes

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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