15d (edited) • Mindset & Confidence
Anxiety Coping Mechanisms
After sharing about my anxiety around driving, I wanted to follow up with this — because I know how frustrating it can be when people say things like “just breathe” or “try not to worry”.
These are the tools I genuinely use. They don’t make anxiety disappear — but they stop it running the show.
- I narrate safety to myself
When my anxiety spikes, I quietly repeat things like:
“We’re ok. We’re doing ok. I’m safe right now.”
It might sound simple, but grounding your brain in the present moment really helps interrupt the spiral.
- I remove extra stimulation
Radio off. No podcasts. No noise. Silence helps me focus and stops my nervous system from tipping into overload.
- I slow things right down — without apologising
If I need to slow or stop, I do.
Anxiety eases when I stop judging myself for what I should be able to do.
- I prepare instead of pushing through
Knowing my car needs work heightened my anxiety massively. So I name that. I plan around it. I don’t gaslight myself into pretending it’s not a factor.
- I let the feeling pass instead of fighting it
I remind myself: this is uncomfortable, not dangerous.
Anxiety peaks and falls — even when it feels endless.
- I talk about it — and I get support
This one has been huge for me.
I’ve been to counselling, and I honestly recommend it to everyone. Having a safe, neutral space to talk things through has helped me understand my anxiety instead of fearing it.
I’m also incredibly lucky to have an amazing support network — coaches who guide me, and trusted friends who know the real me.
Talking about things like this can feel nerve-wracking at first. But I promise you — the moment you do, someone will let out a huge sigh of relief and say: “Oh my god… I’m so glad you said that.”
Because so many people are carrying the same things quietly.
The biggest thing I’ve learned is this:
coping isn’t about being fearless. It’s about meeting yourself with compassion while the fear is there.
If anxiety shows up in your life — whether it’s driving, health, social situations, or something no one else sees — you’re not weak. You’re human.
And you don’t need perfect tools.
You just need ones that work for you 🤍
If anxiety is something you want ongoing support with, I’ll be creating deeper guided content and resources inside the Classroom for members who want to go further.
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