Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple: 10 Strategies for Managing Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Panic, and Worry

by Seth J. Gillihan

focusing our attention on the present with openness and curiosity is a powerful way to break the grip of anxiety and depression.

people with phobias could conquer their fears by gradually facing what scared them.

we tend to have thoughts about danger, and those thoughts will increase our anxiety. These thoughts and feelings in turn will make us more likely to avoid what we fear, which will reinforce our anxiety. Once we understand these connections, it’s easier to find ways to feel better.

Mindful awareness also includes a deliberate openness to our reality.