Resources Weekly Thoughts on AnxietyAnxiety Self-HelpOtherOkinawa ResourcesOther ArticlesThoughts on AnxietyJul. 08, 2025 Stepping Back from ThoughtsSome anxious thoughts respond well to being gently challenged. For example, you might have the thought: “I’ll get nervous, people will see, and they’ll think something’s wrong with me.” After examining the thought, you respond: “Actually, most people understand nervousness. They’re more likely to have empathy, not judgments.” You feel like it’s mostly settled, and you’re able to move forward.Jul. 01, 2025 CurrentsIn a riptide, it’s instinctive to fight the current and head straight for shore. But that only leads to exhaustion and being pulled further out. A practiced swimmer takes a different path. They pause and breathe, calming the urge to fight the current. They move with it, trusting they’ll reach a place where they can turn safely toward shore. It’sJun. 24, 2025 Doubt’s Never Ending MeetingImagine being asked to lead a meeting that can’t end until all 50 attendees fully agree with your idea. Every single person needs to be 100% on board and excited. If you’re lucky, 40 agree. But a few want more data. Some say, “Yeah, but..” Others say, “What if..?” The meeting drags on. More ideas. Less consensus. No action. MostJul. 08, 2025 Stepping Back from ThoughtsSome anxious thoughts respond well to being gently challenged. For example, you might have the thought: “I’ll get nervous, people will see, and they’ll think something’s wrong with me.” After examining the thought, you respond: “Actually, most people understand nervousness. They’re more likely to have empathy, not judgments.” You feel like it’s mostly settled, and you’re able to move forward.Jul. 01, 2025 CurrentsIn a riptide, it’s instinctive to fight the current and head straight for shore. But that only leads to exhaustion and being pulled further out. A practiced swimmer takes a different path. They pause and breathe, calming the urge to fight the current. They move with it, trusting they’ll reach a place where they can turn safely toward shore. It’sJun. 24, 2025 Doubt’s Never Ending MeetingImagine being asked to lead a meeting that can’t end until all 50 attendees fully agree with your idea. Every single person needs to be 100% on board and excited. If you’re lucky, 40 agree. But a few want more data. Some say, “Yeah, but..” Others say, “What if..?” The meeting drags on. More ideas. Less consensus. No action. Most
Jul. 08, 2025 Stepping Back from ThoughtsSome anxious thoughts respond well to being gently challenged. For example, you might have the thought: “I’ll get nervous, people will see, and they’ll think something’s wrong with me.” After examining the thought, you respond: “Actually, most people understand nervousness. They’re more likely to have empathy, not judgments.” You feel like it’s mostly settled, and you’re able to move forward.
Jul. 01, 2025 CurrentsIn a riptide, it’s instinctive to fight the current and head straight for shore. But that only leads to exhaustion and being pulled further out. A practiced swimmer takes a different path. They pause and breathe, calming the urge to fight the current. They move with it, trusting they’ll reach a place where they can turn safely toward shore. It’s
Jun. 24, 2025 Doubt’s Never Ending MeetingImagine being asked to lead a meeting that can’t end until all 50 attendees fully agree with your idea. Every single person needs to be 100% on board and excited. If you’re lucky, 40 agree. But a few want more data. Some say, “Yeah, but..” Others say, “What if..?” The meeting drags on. More ideas. Less consensus. No action. Most
Jul. 08, 2025 Stepping Back from ThoughtsSome anxious thoughts respond well to being gently challenged. For example, you might have the thought: “I’ll get nervous, people will see, and they’ll think something’s wrong with me.” After examining the thought, you respond: “Actually, most people understand nervousness. They’re more likely to have empathy, not judgments.” You feel like it’s mostly settled, and you’re able to move forward.
Jul. 01, 2025 CurrentsIn a riptide, it’s instinctive to fight the current and head straight for shore. But that only leads to exhaustion and being pulled further out. A practiced swimmer takes a different path. They pause and breathe, calming the urge to fight the current. They move with it, trusting they’ll reach a place where they can turn safely toward shore. It’s
Jun. 24, 2025 Doubt’s Never Ending MeetingImagine being asked to lead a meeting that can’t end until all 50 attendees fully agree with your idea. Every single person needs to be 100% on board and excited. If you’re lucky, 40 agree. But a few want more data. Some say, “Yeah, but..” Others say, “What if..?” The meeting drags on. More ideas. Less consensus. No action. Most
