We all experience anxiety, and sometimes it can feel like we're locked in an endless cycle of stress and worry. But what if, instead of seeing anxiety as a curse, we could recognize it as a unique gift?

This routine helps you:

• Recognize small moments of joy and flow
• Appreciate these moments more deeply
• Use these experiences to offset anxious feelings

By identifying and appreciating moments of 'microflow' throughout your day, you can enhance well-being and counterbalance anxiety.

• This conversation with Dr. Mark Williamson was recorded at a live Action for Happiness event on 14 Dec 2022.*

Develop a soothing nighttime routine to ease anxiety and enhance sleep quality:

• Practice YogaNidra
• Journal about things you're grateful for
• Avoid screens before bed

We all experience anxiety at times. Rather than viewing it as a curse, what if we could recognize anxiety as a unique gift?

This perspective was explored in a conversation with Dr. Mark Williamson, recorded at a live Action for Happiness event on December 14, 2022.

We all experience anxiety, and sometimes it can feel like we're locked in an endless cycle of stress and worry. But what if, instead of seeing anxiety as a curse, we could recognize it as a unique gift?

This routine helps you:

• Reflect on your own anxiety experiences
• Identify how these experiences can help you understand others
• Practice using your anxiety-derived insights to support others

This concept was discussed in a conversation with Dr. Mark Williamson, recorded at a live Action for Happiness event on 14 Dec 2022.

We all experience anxiety, and sometimes it can feel like we're locked in an endless cycle of stress and worry. But what if, instead of seeing anxiety as a curse, we could recognize it as a unique gift?

This routine helps you:

• Identify anxious thoughts
• Convert them into actionable tasks
• Take steps to address your concerns proactively

By transforming anxiety-inducing 'what-if' thoughts into productive action steps, you can break free from the worry cycle and move forward with purpose.

• This concept was discussed in a conversation with Dr. Mark Williamson, recorded at a live Action for Happiness event on December 14, 2022.*

Begin each morning with a routine designed to reduce anxiety and set a positive tone for the day ahead. This routine includes:

• Box breathing exercise
• Short physical activity
• Mindset reframing practice

We all experience anxiety, and sometimes it can feel like we're locked in an endless cycle of stress and worry. But what if, instead of seeing anxiety as a curse, we could recognize it as a unique gift?

• This content is based on a conversation with Dr. Mark Williamson, recorded at a live Action for Happiness event on 14 Dec 2022.*

Aerobic exercise increases neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin for an immediate mood lift. It also improves attention and reaction times for better productivity throughout the day.

What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

This evening routine helps solidify the cognitive benefits of your morning exercise. Meditation increases focus and attention, while brain teasers exercise memory formation - key for long-term brain health.

What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

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Benefits:

• 🧘‍♀️ Reset and re-center with a mini meditation
• 💆‍♀️ Relieve stress by activating the relaxation response
• 🍎 Nourish your brain with a healthy, Mediterranean-style meal

Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University and the bestselling author of books such as 'Good Anxiety' and 'Healthy Brain, Happy Life'.

Benefits:

• 🧠 Grow new brain cells in the hippocampus for better memory
• 🧘‍♀️ Improve focus and attention by exercising the prefrontal cortex
• 😊 Elevate mood by releasing serotonin, dopamine and endorphins
• ⚡ Increase energy and alertness naturally

Following Wendy's advice to make every drop of sweat count towards a big, fluffy brain!

Benefits:

• 🤗 Strengthen social bonds to feel happier and more fulfilled
• 😴 Prepare for restorative sleep by winding down
• 📝 Consolidate memories and insights from the day

Dr Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University and the bestselling author of books such as, 'Good Anxiety' and 'Healthy Brain, Happy Life'.