30/12/2025
Anxiety isn't our enemy .. even though it can feel like it. I know. I've been there - but the truth is .. anxiety is our messenger and it doesn’t need fixing .. it needs translating. And to do that, we need to soften the way we respond when we're anxious.
These three tips are small, ordinary things. And that’s exactly why they work. They are practical and accessible so you can reach for them anytime.
They help in the moment, but if you'd like to resolve the root cause of your anxiety - I recommend we chat.
1️⃣ Lengthen your exhale.
Your body listens to breath before it listens to logic. A slower, longer exhale tells your nervous system that the moment is safer than it feels. A longer exhale gives your body a longer way out and when you couple it with a sigh, your body gets the signal it can relax.
2️⃣ Warm your self-talk.
Anxiety really tightens its grip when we turn on ourselves. Try speaking the way you would to someone you love. Gentle. Understanding. Kind. That tone alone helps your system settle and feel less under threat. Think "It's ok. You're doing the best you can. All is well."
3️⃣ Walk outside. Barefoot if you can.
Movement gives your nervous system somewhere to send its energy. Even a few minutes of walking, feeling the ground, letting your body sway and breathe, sends a simple message: I’m here. I’m moving. I’m okay.
None of this is about trying to fix you, because anxiety is a normal part of living. It’s more about helping your system remember safety, one small signal at a time.
If anxiety has been loud lately, start here. Quietly. Kindly. One breath, one word, one step. 🤍
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I’m Tabatha Kattau, an NLP Emotional Wellness Therapist. I help people understand and soften anxiety so it no longer runs the show.
