Anchor Your Mind: Why Affirmations Work When Anxiety Takes Over

When your thoughts spiral, affirmations act like anchors—pulling you back to safety. In this post, we explore how simple phrases like “I am safe” or “This will pass” activate the vagus nerve and help rewire anxious thinking.

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    […] Place your hand on your heart or belly and say, “I am safe. This will pass.” The physical touch grounds you, while the words rewire the mind. Here are my faves: Anchor Your Mind: Why Affirmations Work When Anxiety Takes Over […]

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