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#1 Anxiety is an emotional state characterized by feelings of worry, nervousness, and uneasiness. It affects 40 million Americans over the age of 18, and everyday anxiety affects a far greater number.

#2 Anxiety is a variety of symptoms that can affect us physically, emotionally, and cognitively. It is an evolutionary advantage that causes us to pause and scan the environment for threats. When we detect a potential danger, it is not supposed to be easy for us to stop thinking about it.

#3 Managing your anxiety is about navigating your anxiety bottlenecks. These are the five traps that cause you to feel anxious: excessively hesitating before taking action, ruminating and worrying, paralyzing perfectionism, fear of feedback and criticism, and avoidance.

#4 Understanding your nature and accepting it are the keys to overcoming anxiety. You don’t need to change your nature; you just need to understand your thinking style and learn tricks to shift your thoughts and behavior when it’s advantageous to you to do so.

Summary of Alice Boyes's The Anxiety Toolkit

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