Too many anxiety tools, not sure which to use? In this episode, I’ll teach you a simple 2-step rule to match the right tool to your stress level. You’ll learn why big anxiety doesn’t require big strategies—it requires easy, low-thinking tools—and how to build a personalized toolbox that grows more effective the more you practice.

You’ll learn how to:

• Quickly rate the intensity of your anxiety
• Match strategies to your anxiety level with confidence
• Turn once “hard” tools into automatic go-to’s
• Expand your toolbox so you’re never stuck without options

Timestamps

• 00:30 – Why one-size-fits-all doesn’t work for anxiety
• 02:01 – The two-step process: measure, then match
• 02:51 – Why high anxiety needs easy tools
• 04:36 – My top “easy tools” for intense moments
• 05:54 – Making harder tools automatic through practice
• 09:42 – Building your personal “easy list”
• 10:37 – How to practice new strategies before you need them
• 11:51 – How to measure your anxiety
• 15:03– Summary and key takeaways
• 17:10 – Little acts of kindness add up

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