same events to occur that have always occurred in the past For example when you see a red circle in the distance your brain automatically registers sign ahead You realize as you approach that actually an advertisement on a red circle but your initial perception told you it would be a stop sign so you had already started downshifting or easing your foot off the gas Because old patterns of neuronal activity fire quickly and before we have time to consciously think changing automatic habits can feel hard It takes about 90 days to build a new habit This is roughly enough time to rewire a bit of your brain It does take discipline and effort at the beginning but with practice the new coping strategies become a natural part of your functioning and routine Eventually you even have to think about what to do to reduce your anxiety You will automatically have a more peaceful way of being with yourself and coping with the world This is the To cultivate the ease and calm you want stick with the strategies and put in steady consistent effort Planning Take a look at how your life is organized so you can