《突然就不焦虑了》接受焦虑，心灵自由

Our lives are becoming more and more convenient, but our minds are becoming more and more restless. Society gives us many opportunities for choice, but it is precisely because of these opportunities and justifications that it becomes difficult for us to quiet down and focus on doing one thing well.

Sometimes I wonder if one of the reasons why people in the past were less anxious and had less pressure than we do now is because they didnt have as many choices. Having a job was already good enough, and they wouldnt have been so picky. Today, however, we have too many choices and many people keep changing jobs, even industries, before putting in enough effort. This cycle easily leads to anxiety.

Moreover, the convenient means of communication nowadays also make it easier for us to see other peoples success, to see their shiny and glamorous side, and to exacerbate our anxiety. In fact, what we see is not everything. Each persons life is not perfect; there are good and bad sides to it, but only the good side is shown.

The book, "Suddenly, Im Not Anxious Anymore," is a book that can heal our unease and help us face issues of anxiety. Through stories and small methods, it tells us how to deal with anxious problems. It provides us with 10 basic principles for dealing with anxiety, as well as 14 ways to get rid of anxiety, and how to live a normal and happy life.

The book combines comics and text, making it very easy to understand. It offers methods that can be directly used in different situations, and it is very rewarding to read.

"Accepting Anxiety" is a point that the author emphasizes. Once we are caught in the emotion of anxiety, there will be no good change in the situation. Therefore, the author suggests that instead of rushing to eliminate anxiety, we should think about what we can do when we are anxious and put it into practice. This point is highly agreed upon because sometimes the more we resist something, the more attention and emotional struggle we give to it. When we decide to accept it and think of ways to improve it, the situation can be resolved, and the anxiety can be alleviated.

The author also invented a treatment called the Morita therapy. This approach emphasizes the attitude towards anxiety and the actions taken afterwards. It helps us understand the real reasons and goals behind our current behavior and find ways to achieve our goals, not only relieving anxiety, but also doing things well.

The author mentions ten basic principles for properly dealing with anxiety:

1. Recognize the desires behind anxiety.

2. Take action to find things that we can handle.

3. Not only pay attention to the problems in front of us, but also think more broadly.

4. Try to search for various possibilities instead of getting caught in trivial things.

5. Trying something new instead of sticking to current situations.

6. Enjoy the freedom that anxiety brings.

7. Try to take a break.

8. Consider the differences between people and dont take others as our standards.

9. Try to find ways and techniques to cope.

10. Dont worry too much about the worst-case scenario.

Thoughts and actions influence each other. We can change our anxiety by changing our language and behavior. The author also offers 14 methods for getting rid of anxiety:

1. Three different prediction results, including the best, worst, and likely highest results.

2. Dont be trapped alone in anxiety and try to find someone to talk to.

3. Actively collect information and knowledge from the outside world.

4. Try it out.

5. Address the risks with a high probability first.

6. Explore various methods.

7. Dont just listen to what others say; look at their actions.

8. Keep a distance from television.

9. Do what youre good at instead of overcoming difficulties.

10. Look at the bright side of things.

11. Presupposition can be changed.

12. Dont use others thoughts as a basis.

13. Use the guidelines as reference and find a method that suits oneself.

14. Learn to face failure and work hard.

Learn to live with a calm mind. Even if there is anxiety, dare to take action, because as long as we are alive, anxiety will arise. But if we can accept it and use a calm mind to live, we will improve the situation and our anxiety will decrease when we focus on what we are doing.