The Anxiety Equation (Part 1)

The Anxiety Equation (Part 1)

Update: 2025-09-16
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Ever wonder why anxiety shows up and feels so overwhelming? In this episode, Amanda kicks off a mini-series by re-introducing a game-changing formula that makes sense of it all, what she calls, “The Anxiety Equation”. Once you see anxiety as a math problem, you realize you have the power to change the variables.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

  • The simple but powerful Anxiety Equation: Anxiety = Overestimation of Threat + Underestimation of Capacity
  • How this equation plays out in real-life scenarios, from a stressful email at work to a toddler’s meltdown at the store
  • Why understanding this formula gives you two clear starting points for reducing anxiety
  • A preview of what we'll cover in the rest of this mini-series

This Week's Practice:

When you feel anxious, get curious. Ask yourself:

  1. What is the specific threat my brain is perceiving right now?
  2. What is my brain telling me about my capacity to handle it?

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The Anxiety Equation (Part 1)

The Anxiety Equation (Part 1)

Amanda Armstrong