10+ Best Articles on Anxiety
The most useful articles and videos on anxiety from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Anxiety Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on anxiety by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Videos
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Why You Actually Should Do Something Scary Every Day
All the data about taking cold showers is bullshit.Sure, some research says that they can reduce anxiety, improve your immune system, increase metabolism to ...
Practical Tips for Dealing with Anxiety
This video contains nine practical tips to help you manage and deal wit your anxiety, produced by Shy Guys Studios www.ShyGuys.co.uk
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How to Stop Reassurance Seeking
If you struggle with chronic anxiety, self-doubt, and low confidence, one of the hidden drivers could be a habit of reassurance seeking...
«surprise is an emotional amplifier: take any difficult emotion, add surprise, and the emotional intensity becomes much greater.»
How To Cure Anxiety: 9 Stoic Techniques That Work
“We suffer more from imagination than from reality.” — Seneca The 21st century has been described as “The Age of Anxiety,” “The United States of Stress,” “The World of Worry.” The implication is that…
How to Stop Anxiety Feelings (8 Natural Remedies)
Learn how to stop anxiety feelings with eight natural remedies. These simple and effective strategies promote feelings of calm and relaxation.
How to be anxious
Anxiety might be uncomfortable, but with a philosophical approach you’ll find it can awaken a thrilling sense of freedom
«Anxiety (ångest in Danish) lifts us out of that happy torpor and confronts us with our individual responsibility»
How to cope with teen anxiety
Cognitive behavioural therapy provides a toolbox of skills to help you manage anxiety and do what you want with your life
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on anxiety—all under 10 minutes.
4 Mindset Shifts That Will Boost Your Confidence
A mindset is like your default way of thinking about things. For example: If you have a growth mindset, you tend to see abilities and traits as things that can be improved and developed, which leads…
3 Root Causes of Low Self-Confidence
If you want to feel more confident, you need to identify and address the root causes of your low self-confidence
«When you get in the habit of not going after what you really want, you teach your brain to devalue your own wants and needs.»
A smart way to handle anxiety — courtesy of soccer great Lionel Messi
Being incredibly talented doesn’t immunize you against anxiety, but Lionel Messi has mastered a coping mechanism that’s also a tactical weapon, says social psychologist Adam Alter PhD.
«he followed the RAIN steps — recognize, allow, investigate, note — and if he moved his body, the clock would reset, and he’d have to start again.»
Feeling an existential crisis brewing? Here are 3 ways to cope.
How to beat the anxiety that can make you feel helpless.
«Understanding how to handle negative emotions should come with healthy boundaries that are appropriate for someone's own unique situation»
Purpose Anxiety: The Fear of not Knowing your Purpose in Life
Our search for purpose can be associated with psychological distress, such as worry, fear, stress, frustration, and even jealousy. But we can make the search a lot less excruciating by applying simple…
«purpose has become a choice instead of a calling, we are no longer provided with a map outlining what it looks like to live “the good life”.»
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on anxiety.
How to overcome social anxiety
When even everyday social situations make you feel self-conscious and afraid, it’s time to try these well-tested techniques
«Social anxiety tricks you into believing that certain situations cause anxiety, but in reality, your thoughts about the situations drive your anxiety.»
A Better Way to Worry
Anxiety is an uncomfortable emotion, which is why most of us try to avoid it. But psychologist Tracy Dennis-Tiwary says our anxiety is also trying to tell us something. This week, we explore how we…
Why the Mental Health of Liberal Girls Sank First and Fastest
Evidence for Lukianoff’s reverse CBT hypothesis
How online dating impacts people with anxiety (and how to deal with it)
Social anxiety is in a love-hate relationship with online dating.
My name is Wil Wheaton. I live with chronic Depression, and I am not ashamed.
I’m about to go speak to NAMI Ohio’s statewide conference, Fulfilling the Promise. These are the remarks I prepared for my speech. Before I begin, I want to warn you that this talk touc…
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