Artists around the world are creating art that expresses their feelings about the invasion of Ukraine; painters, photographers, poets and craftsmen. Politicians wore blue and yellow to the State of The Union Address. Sanctions continue to increase on Russia.

Activating the dive response is another way to help calm your system. You’ve seen movies where someone goes into a bathroom and splashes water on their face. Well, it’s a thing.

Do the things you know how to do to stay healthy and hold Radical Acceptance that this is what is

The idea is; if you say it often enough, eventually it will be a fact. If someone believes affirmations work, they are more likely to work. There is a lot of evidence about the placebo effect. I think it is possible that affirmations could help reduce anxiety the same way a placebo works.

Anxiety coach Barry McDonagh came up with the DARE method as an easy to remember, step-by-step solution to conquering anxiety in the moment.