At the end of the day, anxiety is really about our relationship with the future—worrying about what might happen, what could go wrong, or hoping things turn out a certain way when they’re out of our control. It’s less about what’s happening right now, and more about what’s coming next.

You know that feeling of having “butterflies in the stomach”? That’s not just a saying—it’s your body gearing up for fight, flight, or freeze. Your brain thinks there’s a threat, even if it’s just in your head, and it diverts energy to your muscles to get you ready. That’s what gives you that tight, fluttery feeling.

The thing is, anxiety itself isn’t the real problem—it’s more of a signal. It’s your body telling you there’s something deeper going on, often linked to past experiences, old fears, or beliefs you might not even realise you’re carrying. A certain thought or situation triggers it, and suddenly the anxious response kicks in.

Dealing with anxiety isn’t just about surface-level coping tricks. It’s about digging a little deeper—figuring out what’s really behind it. The first step is awareness: once you understand what’s driving those feelings, they start to lose some of their grip. From there, facing and working through those emotions (instead of running from them) can actually help lighten the load.

Over time, this gives you more resilience. You’re not trying to get rid of anxiety completely—you’re learning how to live with it, listen to what it’s telling you, and respond in a way that puts you back in the driver’s seat.