to diminish get on with your life Take a moment to identify and be aware of your anxiety Then task yourself with an activity errand or outing This have to be an day event can work up to that Even going to the grocery store or running a few errands while in an anxious state will do the trick Make sure you follow through completely In other words give up once at the grocery store or after completing one errand Remember apt to feel anxious wherever you are so you might as well get some things accomplished while anxious it might just help you to be less anxious Once you complete the task see if your anxiety decreased at all as a result Even if it congratulate yourself that you did what you needed to do in spite of the anxiety Do it again when you have an opportunity UP Accepting that anxiety will forever come and go is liberating Stopping the struggle against anxiety creates room for an enriching life Identifying your values and larger goals will enhance your quality of life Making choices and taking action on these larger goals in spite of your anxiety is empowering Fully