This journal will introduce you to anxiety types, symptoms and coping mechanisms. There are prompts and activities, as well as a 52-week journal section to help you recognise your triggers, set goals and take back control.
WHAT IS ANXIETY? • Understand why you feel anxious, what’s happening in your brain, and who is more vulnerable to it
TYPES OF ANXIETY • Anxiety comes in many different forms; here we look at some of the most common
COMMON TRIGGERS AND HOW TO SPOT THEM • Build awareness around what triggers your anxiety and how to plan for it 18
EFFECTS OF ANXIETY • Anxiety can affect you mentally, physically and emotionally, impacting your actions and behaviour
WHAT KIND OF ANXIETY DO YOU HAVE? • Identify the areas in your life that give you the most anxiety
HOW DO YOU COPE WITH ANXIETY? • Determine what type of coping mechanisms you’re currently using when anxious
COPING MECHANISMS • There are many techniques you can use to cope with anxiety; we explore some of them here
TAP INTO CBT TECHNIQUES • Use tools and strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help manage your anxiety
LIFESTYLE & ANXIETY • Making small changes in your daily life can help you manage your anxiety
SOCIAL SUPPORT • Understand the importance of having a good network around you
BUILD MENTAL RESILIENCE • Create a positive mindset that helps you navigate life’s challenges
SETTING GOALS • Having small goals can help you focus, increase motivation and build confidence
HOBBIES & INTERESTS • Take the time to do things you enjoy every day to manage your anxiety 70
SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP • It’s important to know when self-help isn’t enough on its own
TALKING THERAPIES • Speaking with a professional about your anxiety can help you learn to manage it
HOW TO USE YOUR JOURNAL • This section contains a year’s worth of weekly diary pages to help you understand your anxiety better
THE 52-WEEK DIARY
REFLECT ON YOUR JOURNEY • Look back over the last year and see how far you’ve come!
WHAT COMES NEXT? • Move forward by focusing on what you’ve learned and how you can develop in the future
Anti-Anxiety Journal