feels relieving in the moment but in the long run increases anxiety The desire to fearful situations is part of our flight response The problem is when is triggered without an actual threat Challenge your instinct to escape or avoid so new learning may occur Uncertainty in life is accepting this truth decreases anxiety CH APTER SIX Acceptance Approach Making Peace with Anxiety Anxiety serves an important function Worry and concern enable us to tune in connect with others take care of ourselves and have empathy Anxiety also motivates us to set goals take action and pay attention to what matters I sometimes see people in my practice who have enough anxiety That might sound strange but they come in feeling unmotivated lost and without purpose Chances are if you live with anxiety fully invested in your course You have the drive needed to achieve an enriching and meaningful life The key however is to not squander your precious energy on a struggle against anxiety Many of us have a sense that we living a or or life if we experience even low levels of distress If you feel this way you probably expend a lot of energy trying to