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5 Grounding Techniques You Can Use Anytime Anxiety Rises
Alana Handford Alana Handford

5 Grounding Techniques You Can Use Anytime Anxiety Rises

Anxiety often shows up without warning. One moment you’re moving through your day, and the next your mind is racing, your chest feels tight, or your thoughts start spiralling.
Grounding techniques are powerful because they bring you back into your body and into the present moment — gently and quickly.

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Why Overthinking Happens — And 4 Ways to Stop the Spiral
Alana Handford Alana Handford

Why Overthinking Happens — And 4 Ways to Stop the Spiral

Overthinking is your brain trying to solve a problem that doesn’t actually need solving — at least not right now.
It’s a form of mental “hyper-focus” designed to keep you safe, but it often leaves you feeling stuck and overwhelmed.

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