A 30-second Exercise to Reduce Anxiety

To relax in the middle of a chaotic moment requires guts or skill. Some of us are born with guts but we can all enhance our skill.

I’ve found that just before making a public speech or competing in an athletic event (like a sparring match) I am usually filled with anticipatory anxiety. To guide the intense energy that I feel in these moments, I use the following exercise to quickly relax my mind and refocus my attention on the impending task. Entering the arena with the right mindset, can be a...