Do you struggle with anticipatory anxiety: that feeling of being unable to enjoy the present because you’re worried that bad things are ahead? Are you constantly “waiting for the other shoe to drop” in your life? Anticipatory anxiety is extremely common and definitely something that can derail our emotions and turn our thoughts away from the truth of God. 

Today on the podcast we’re playing an excerpt from a coaching call inside the Christian Mindset Makeover where we discussed this topic and explored how we can stop worrying and better manage anticipatory anxiety.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• [02:05] What is anticipatory anxiety?
• [07:23] “How can I stop waiting for the other shoe to drop?”: A coaching conversation around anticipatory anxiety in the Christian Mindset Makeover 
• [14:46] How can we calm anxiety and trust God when we feel fearful?
• [16:54] Managing anxiety by surrendering and taking responsibility for what we can control
• [18:27] Finding comfort in God’s character when anxious thoughts strike
• [20:37] Action steps: Making a plan to better manage anxiety

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Calm Your Anxiety Toolkit

The Christian Mindset Makeover

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

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