In the difficult financial times we are going through many of us are desperately looking for methods to relieve anxiety. Learning how to relieve anxiety is very important. Anxiety is not just something that you can brush aside but is a crippling condition of the mind which can perpetuate itself and cause physical problems such as poor memory .
Being under stress producing anxiety causes cortisol to be released which can damage the hippocampus, the part of the brain concerned with memory. In fact the hippocampus shrinks under the constant influence of cortisol and according to Canadian scientist Donald Hebb those with longstanding stress and anxiety have lost up to a quarter of the volume in their hippocampus leading to problems with retaining new information.
“Anxiety becomes a disorder when the symptoms become chronic and interfere with our daily lives and our ability to function. People suffering from chronic anxiety often report the following symptoms: Muscle tension, weakness, poor memory, sweaty hands, fear or confusion, inability to relax, constant worry, shortness of breath, palpitations,upset stomach and poor concentration. These symptoms are severe and upsetting enough to make individuals feel extremely uncomfortable, out of control and helpless.”
Well maybe there is a way out. In “Just One Thing: Developing A Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time
“Each day we are pushed around by external forces – from the economy to the people we live and work with – and by reactions to these that come from ancient reptile/mammal/primate/caveman circuits inside our own brains. But now, with the power of modern neuroscience, we can take charge of the brain and gradually change it for the better.”
On his website Dr. Hanson writes that:
“The original meaning of the word “Buddha” is one who knows how to be truly happy and effective. Developing a buddha brain is for anyone – Christian, Jewish, atheist, etc.—who wants this kind of brain.
The book presents 52 practices – simple actions inside your mind – that light up neural networks of deep well-being and resilience. And because “neurons that fire together, wire together,” each time you do a practice, it strengthens key neural circuits like building a muscle in the gym.
Each practice is grounded in modern neuroscience, positive psychology, Rick’s background in the very real world of business and raising a family. Each bite-size chapter introduces a new practice, explains why it’s important, and shows you how to do it….Bottom line, it’s the law of little things. A small thing repeated each day adds up over time to produce big results; a small thing that is in your power to do – in a world in which so many things are not. Just one small thing that could change your life!”
You can get the book at: Amazon.com
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e have very popular anti anxiety brainwave entrainment audio that can help you to relieve your anxiety. Used together with the step by step instructions in the book this could be a great combination to help you to reduce stress and relieve anxiety on an ongoing basis. Eventually you will be able to do the de-stress routine automatically so that anxiety becomes a thing of the past.
Take a look and listen to a preview here: Reduce Anxiety Audio with Binaural Beats. The audio is very relaxing and in fact is a way to practice mindfulness for a short period each day. This will certainly pay off.
