If anxiety rises suddenly, here is how to stop it in about sixty seconds. First,

If anxiety rises suddenly, here is how to stop it in about sixty seconds. First, name it out loud or silently: “This is anxiety.” Naming it turns down the alarm in your brain within seconds. Second, lengthen your exhale. Breathe in gently for four counts and out for six, three times. This simple shift tells your nervous system it is safe. Third, place your feet flat on the floor and notice the ...