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Are You an Overfunctioner?

Do you try to overfunction for others when you feel anxious? Paying attention to this behavior can help you practice manage your own anxiety instead of managing others.

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25 Ways You're Using Triangles to Manage Anxiety

Are you constantly venting to friends about your challenging relationships? Observing "triangles" in your day-to-day life can help you learn to manage anxiety more effectively.

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Do You Keep Score in Your Relationships?

Do you get annoyed with friends or family who never initiate contact? Keeping score in relationship can distract you from working on your own maturity.

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Want to Have a Less Anxious Thanksgiving with Your Family?

Do you feel anxious around family at Thanksgiving? Observing your family with curiosity can help you calm down and build stronger relationships.

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Anxious Attention Vs. Thoughtful Attention

Are your anxious reactions making your problems even worse? Switching to a more thoughtful focus can make a big difference.

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Give Your Family the Gift of Information

Do you withhold information from your family to avoid disagreement? Sharing more about yourself can help you learn to be less reactive.

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Why Mind Reading Is Making You Anxious

Does trying to guess what people think about you make you anxious? Refocusing on your own mind can help calm you down.

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How to Take Off Your Emotional Training Wheels

Do you want to build stronger one-to-one relationships? It's time to take off your emotional training wheels.

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25 Ways You're Borrowing Self from Others

Do you rely on constant reassurance or praise from others? A few changes can help you learn to trust your own thinking.

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Instructions for Living in a World on Fire

Do you feel anxious about politics or the climate? Accessing your best thinking can help lower anxiety.

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How to Turn Off Your Anxious Autopilot

How do you automatically respond to anxiety? Interrupting this "autopilot" can help you live a calmer life.

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Why We Stay Stuck in Superficial Friendships

Are you tired of talking about the same superficial topics with friends? Being more honest about your life can strengthen your connections.

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25 Ways We Use Distance to Manage Anxiety

Do you withdraw from others when you feel stressed? There might be a better way to manage anxiety.

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How We End Up Managing Other People's Relationships

Are you critical of other people's relationships? Putting the focus back on yourself can calm you down.

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How Anxiety Influences Politics

Paying attention to your political behavior can help you grow up and calm down.

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