WHAT ARE 'YOU' DOING?

Feelings and emotions are not things that we have; instead, they are things that we do. We don't have depression and anxiety, we create these feelings through what we do inside our head. When you are experiencing anxiety or worry, you don't 'have' anxiety or worry, rather, you are 'doing' anxiety or worry. The question to answer then is, "how do I 'do' anxiety?" This question is answered by becoming aware of your internal experience when feeling anxious. You may be making pictures in your mind of negative things that could happen. You may be talking to yourself with a voice in your mind saying things in a stressed tone. It may be helpful to consider what you would say if you were teaching someone how to do anxiety the way that you do. You would teach them to make the kind of mental images and sounds you create in your mind. The key is to become aware of how you 'do' a particular feeling or emotion. To stop or change the feeling, 'do' something different. It's a very empowering experience and reminds you that you do indeed have the power to make your life great!