with tasks and commitments even when in an anxious state You simply tell the anxiety I know just going to have to come along with me STRATEGY OF THE WEEK Pick a few larger strategies that you can work into your routine at least three times this week A good place to start and one that will immediately boost your mood and decrease anxiety is to spend some time each week on committed could be spending time with a loved one or volunteering at a local homeless rescue center Taking practically any action no matter how small that matches your values will inspire you and also lessen anxiety even if only slightly Go Deeper Create Your Weekly Strategies Calendar Revisit the weekly strategies calendar you created in chapter 4 here Take a moment to look over the current month If you have not already done so write in work social and family appointments and commitments People make great progress by simply committing to using one strategy on a daily basis This can be a strategy but doing it daily encourages the habit to become gradually more automatic Write in one strategy from chapters 5 and 6 that willing to commit