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In today's episode, Gina discusses common anxiety related behaviors that lead to increased stress and therefore, increased anxiety. Things like avoidance, procrastination and overthinking are behaviors that can easily exacerbate our stress and anxiety. Listen in for a wide range of different behaviors that put us at risk for increased stress and anxiety and learn how to avoid them!\nPlease visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!\nhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/\nThank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast.\nFind even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/\nHere's what's included for $5/month:\n\u2764 New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday\n\u2764 Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes\n\u2764 Premium meditations recorded with you in mind\n\u2764 And more fun surprises along the way!\nAll this in your favorite podcast app!\nTo learn more go to:\nhttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com\nJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program\xa0\nLearn more about our One-on-One Coaching\nWhat is anxiety?\nQuote:\nStress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency.\n-Natalie Goldberg\nChapters\n0:00:24 Unmasking the Silent Stressors\n0:03:49 Common Anxiety Behaviors That Drive More Stress\n0:09:23 Neglecting Self-Care and People Pleasing Can Increase Stress\n0:14:10 Neutralizing Negative Self-Talk and Reinforcement\n0:15:51 Mind Reading and the Dangers of Assuming Others' Thoughts\n0:16:41 The Exhaustion of Hypervigilance and Constant Alertness\n0:17:37 Reflecting on Unconscious Stressful Behaviors\nSummary\nIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into the topic of unmasking the silent stressors in our lives. We explore how certain anxiety behaviors can unknowingly drive more stress and worsen our symptoms. These behaviors, such as avoidance, chronic procrastination, ruminating on negative thoughts, setting unrealistic high standards, seeking constant reassurance, catastrophizing, holding tension in our bodies, isolating ourselves, and using substances to cope, all contribute to our stress levels.\n\nIt is crucial to be aware of these behaviors and understand their impact on our overall well-being. By acknowledging and addressing them, we can begin to work towards bringing our minds and bodies back to a state of peace and calm. It's important to recognize that neglecting our self-care, such as exercise and proper nutrition, can make our bodies less resilient to stress and further worsen our anxiety symptoms.\n\nIdentifying and expressing our needs and wants instead of constantly trying to please others is key. Engaging in self-criticism and negative self-talk can erode our self-esteem and keep us trapped in a cycle of anxiety. Avoiding difficult conversations and conflicts may lead to pent-up emotions and more stress in the long run. Mind reading and assuming what others think can result in misunderstandings and unnecessary stress as well. Lastly, remaining constantly on guard and hypervigilant can chronically stress us out.\n\nTo manage these anxiety behaviors, it is important to recognize them and take some time to reflect on how we may be unconsciously adding more stress to our lives. Remember, stress believes everything is an emergency, but through self-awareness and conscious efforts, we can learn to effectively manage it.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices