or even going to a play or a concert Or if working on obsessive thinking just work on it when at your place of employment Work to be mindful an observer when home alone when driving even when interacting with others Practice the strategies across a variety of and eventually start using them instinctively The more you act the way you wish you could act and do the things youused to avoid and think in the ways that bring peace of mind the quicker new habits will form and then before you know it become automatic Catch Anxiety Early Catch anxiety early before left the barn so to speak and stop it in its tracks before it becomes too intense to pull back A way to start catching anxiety early is to develop a quick and easy habit of checking in with yourself So instead of rushing from task to task person to intentionally STOP Take time to be mindful of your ongoing experience At the end of the day when you arrive home STOP before entering Reflect for a few check in with yourself When you end one encounter STOP going on in your body your What sensations do