The article discusses the common fears associated with anxiety, particularly how it complicates decision-making and affects performance. It defines skillful behavior as making thoughtful choices based on present realities rather than past experiences or fears. The author provides practical tips for responding skillfully in anxious situations, emphasizing that skillful actions don’t need to be perfect, and offers a technique for simplifying decision-making by treating it like a multiple-choice question. This approach is designed to help readers maintain their confidence and efficacy even when anxiety is present.
People often fear anxiety because it is unpleasant and they worry it will inhibit their competence in handling responsibilities.
Skillful behavior means making the best decisions based on the current situation, rather than striving for perfection.
Treat your decisions like multiple-choice questions by narrowing down options, eliminating obvious wrong ones and choosing one that seems best.
Being skillful when anxious does not mean guaranteeing success but rather taking the best possible actions given the circumstance.
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