Ride the Wave
Emotion: Anxiety

• Be aware and notice the wave of anxiety
  In a non-judgmental manner, step back and recognize what you are feeling
  Name the emotion that you are feeling
  ‘I am feeling anxious’
  Rather than, ‘I am anxious.’  Anxiety does not define a person

• Experience the emotion
  Where do you feel the anxiety in your body?
  ‘I feel the anxiety in my stomach.’
  ‘My heart is racing.’
  You are not your anxiety
  No emotion is final or forever
  Do not hold onto the anxiety

• Accept the emotion
  Do not judge the anxiety
  Step back from it
  Do not brush it away or try to control it
  It is what it is

• Remember all emotions are temporary
  Do not react in the moment
  Anxiety is a powerful wave trying to pull you off your surfboard
  Think of times you had with positive emotions because a new emotion (wave) will be with you soon

• Breathe
  Release the anxiety
  Exhale

Do not fight the wave!
Keep practicing – Surfing takes time to learn!