DiscoverThe Real Work with Maggie Sterling19 - How I Quiet My Anxious Mind in 7 Seconds
19 - How I Quiet My Anxious Mind in 7 Seconds

19 - How I Quiet My Anxious Mind in 7 Seconds

Update: 2025-12-22
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I used to have one anxious thought hijack my entire day. Now it passes in about 7 seconds. In this episode, I'm sharing the shift that made this possible—and it's not a breathing technique or a hack. It's understanding the difference between being "anxiety free" and being "free from anxiety." One keeps you stuck. The other is where the suffering actually drops. I'll tell you about a moment I had recently while sick—a scary thought popped up about post-viral symptoms—and what I did differently this time that let it pass in seconds instead of spiraling for hours. If you've been doing all the things and still feel trapped by anxious thoughts, this one's for you.

 

 

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19 - How I Quiet My Anxious Mind in 7 Seconds

19 - How I Quiet My Anxious Mind in 7 Seconds