In today’s episode, Colleen dismantles one of the most common mindset traps she see's in her clients: the belief that anxiety is something to get rid of. If you’ve ever said, “I’m just an anxious person,” or used alcohol to calm your nerves before a flight, presentation, or party—you’re not alone. But what if anxiety itself isn’t the problem?
She'll walk you through a real client breakthrough where they shifted the focus away from “less anxiety” and toward something far more powerful: a regulated nervous system. You’ll learn why trying to “not drink” or “not be anxious” backfires neurologically, and what to focus on instead.
Anxiety is normal; our problem is thinking it’s a problem.
Focusing on what you don’t want wires your brain for more of it.
The brain can’t solve a negative—it needs a clear, affirmative goal.
Regulating your nervous system is the secret to lasting change.
You don’t need to “not drink.” You need to do something else on purpose.
Next time you feel anxious, ask yourself:
What do I want to feel instead—and what would support that feeling right now?
Make a plan for how you want to feel before the plane takes off, the event begins, or the trigger hits.
Then Reflect.
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