Wisdom

Wisdom

4-25-16

Monday

Anxiety Reduction Month

Wisdom

What is it?

It’s the accumulation

Of knowledge, experience and understanding.

The accumulation of a lifetime of learning

What a valuable treasure we possess in our wisdom,

And what a beautiful goal  we can pursue

Wisdom,

The becoming a wise person

Where does wisdom reside?

Perhaps,

In the psyche, our subconscious or unconscious,

Or whatever name we wish to give it.

We sometimes see it as the source

Of a “light bulb” going on in our head.

Aha! Now I understand.

And the wisdom arose from within.

What is the purpose of wisdom?

It’s our guide.

It’s within us.

Find it.

Use your guide to reduce your anxiety,

And live a healthy life,

These are the two  goals of our 16-step program.

And happiness will be another outcome of wisdom

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Dr. Tony

Trust God will Help You

Trust God will Help You

4-15-16

Friday

Anxiety Reduction Month

Anxiety Solutions

“Trust God will Help You”

This is the fourteenth solution

On our anxiety solution list

Of course the Source will help you.

How could you possibly think otherwise?

How could a loving God do otherwise?

He always answers a sincere prayer.

Always!

That’s his nature.

He’s a loving giving God.

He gives you all you need.

It is there for the asking.

Sometimes you don’t even have to ask.

Ask and you will receive,

But you have to believe it will be given to you,

And trust He is there for you,

And loves you…

Always!

Belief and trust go hand-in-hand.

If He’s the Source of all that is,

Shouldn’t He be able to take care of you?

And don’t you think He wants to do that?

I think He does.

I think He loves you.

I think He loves me.

I think He loves all of us.

Thank you for listening to me,

To all I have to say.

Dr. Tony

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“My anxiety is first off a lack of trust in my God.”

That’s self awareness

Knowing that is the beginning of change

Avoid Anxiety's Persons, Places and Things

Avoid Anxiety’s Persons, Places and Things

4-12-16

Tuesday

Anxiety Reduction Month

Anxiety Solutions

“Avoid Anxiety’s Persons, Places and Things”

This is the eleventh solution

On our anxiety solution list

Run

Keep away from them all

Those negative persons, places and things

We are affected by our environment

Don’t fool yourself

You’re not above the influences that surround you

Don’t hang out with negative people

Or you’ll become negative

Don’t frequent toxic places

Where tension and irritation abound

Where anxiety easily arises

And where negativity is often present

And lastly, avoid the things and activities

That become a source of turmoil

Whether it be alcohol, drugs, gambling

Infidelity or another overindulgence

What else would you expect

From anxiety's negative persons, places and things?

Choose peace

Not anxiety

It’s all about your choices

Dr. Tony

Discover Your Anxiety Triggers

Discover Your Anxiety Triggers

4-11-16

Monday

Anxiety Reduction Month

Anxiety Solutions

“Discover your anxiety triggers”

This is the tenth solution

On our anxiety solution list

Remember!

This is about your anxiety triggers,

Not mine or anyone else’s,

Just yours.

What upsets you?

I’ll bet your negative thoughts do.

Maybe even your worrying does.

Maybe we should call worries negative thoughts.

What happens when you’re confused or scared?

Are those feelings caused by events that trigger your anxiety?

How about when your mind runs amuck?

Does that set you off?

How come you’re antsy sometimes?

Like fidgety, nervous, impatient.

What was it that upset you?

Are people inconsiderate, mean, stupid?

We all have our triggers.

I better recognize mine,

Before somebody else does,

And pushes my buttons.

It’s all about me knowing myself,

Getting to know my triggers,

Getting rid of them,

And getting my act together.

Why don’t you write down your triggers?

Dr. Tony

The Onset of Your Anxiety

The Onset of Your Anxiety

4-7-16

Thursday

April is Anxiety Reduction Month

Anxiety Solutions

“Identify the Onset of Your Anxiety”

This is the sixth solution

On our anxiety solution list

So what do I do when I begin to get anxious?

I need to be able to identify my anxiety triggers

As quickly as possible,

To prevent the anxiety from worsening.

When it elevates it’s difficult to stop it.

I want to deal with the onset of anxiety

This very moment,

Before it becomes a raging wildfire

I want to stop it right now.

The time to deal with it is right now,

When it’s still manageable.

I’m going to do that.

What about negative thinking?

Doesn’t that always precede anxiety?

Yes, it does.

I have to stop that too, and do so now.

What are some other signs of anxiety?

I get confused, scared, worried,

My mind begins to race,

I feel helpless and out of control.

Identify these triggers.

Write them down.

So we can figure out our unique solutions

For reducing our anxiety each and every day.

So pick a time to write down and list your anxiety triggers

Dr. Tony