For immediate relief when anxiety strikes, Bernhardt recommends "pattern breakers" like the Pitching Technique , a humorous self-distancing method designed to stop anxiety in its tracks within seconds. Resource Availability
: Write them as if they are already happening (e.g., "I find it easy to talk to guests"). The Anxiety Cure: The Life-Changing Programme t...
Pick one of your 10 sentences and fully immerse yourself in it using your five senses : : What do you see in this positive scene? Hearing (5 mins) : What sounds are around you? Hearing (5 mins) : What sounds are around you
: What physical sensations or emotions do you have? Smell (3 mins) : What scents are present? Taste (3 mins) : What can you taste? 4. Use "Pattern Breakers" Taste (3 mins) : What can you taste
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: Avoid words like "no," "not," or "without" (e.g., use "I am brave" instead of "I am not afraid").
To anchor these new thoughts, use Bernhardt's sensory-based meditation for about 20 minutes each day, ideally right before bed.