28/10/2025
When anxiety takes over, it can feel like your world is shrinking. Your energy, focus and joy get smaller and smaller.
Your body floods with adrenaline and cortisol, and creates real physical symptoms fuelled by negative, unhelpful thoughts.
A helpful way to deal with this is to learn ways to calm your nervous system and prevent thoughts from spiralling any further.
Taking time to fill your emotional cup can reduce stress and anxiety. Engaging in activities that bring joy and relaxation can improve mood and overall mental well-being.
So ask yourself today, what do you truly enjoy doing that fills your cup. Find what fits for you and make room for more of it in your life. And when you notice those signs of anxiety creeping in, you can pick an activity that will calm your nervous system and ground you into the present moment by shifting your focus away from fear.
What do you do that fills your emotional cup?