How to Calm Your Anxiety, From a Neuroscientist | The Way We Work, a TED series

What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities -- breathing and movement -- that can soothe your nervous system and fuel creativity and connection.
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[@someonerandomhere]

When a neuroscientist says more empathy is what society needs most today, you listen... Everyone is too self focused; and of course, when you only think about your problems, they become huge and anxiety inducing. Just be kinder, truly listen, give your mom a hand. Just look a little beyond yourself. Breathing and exercise do wonders, but it's empathy that really reframes your mind.

[@sagek7949]

So true !❤

[@vegass9400]

1. Deeep breathe 2. Move your body with positive affirmations 3. Empathy ❤

[@Spiritual_2024]

Great

[@user-dungsil]

I love how Dr. Suzuki talks. Undoubtedly the contents of the talks are great but I feel instantly better just listening to her because of her enthusiasm and energy. Thanks, Dr. Suzuki!

[@user-sp4ti1pq6k]

i’ve had anxiety since i was a small child, and i can definitely confirm that it has caused me to be more empathetic.

[@aaron2915]

Is anyone anxious while watching this XD.

[@ireneomani1510]

Me , I don't know if we're thinking the same 😂

[@lizzettorres1111]

Yess!!!

[@nabaa6260]

It's me 🙂

[@avpk729]

haha

[@soberman1520]

Yess😢😢

[@nias3202]

❤ No coffee helped me a lot, too. And I think it's worth mentioning that these tips cannot replace therapy when needed.

[@marilynschmidt6400]

I added liqueur to mine for chronic back pain

[@nias3202]

@araYes, I agree! :)

[@cw7368]

Same! I drink decaf because I love the taste of coffee and the ritual of it. But since I quit, my anxiety has improve by 60%. I have had crippling anxiety since 11.

[@WandererAwake]

Therapy is for depression

[@PaulTavaresEmpowerment]

Now that is what I call a great idea! But seriously, I believe everything should be in a state of balance so....nothing at all wrong :-) @@marilynschmidt6400

[@importantname]

the less i know about what is happening around the world - the calmer i feel. Meaning that knowing everything, immediately, constantly is not good for your health.

[@fatemehpiran498]

Can I talk to you

[@Chickaqee]

yeah 100 years ago all we could worry about was our little town and the few dozen people in it. now we get immediately 24/7 access to the problems of 8,000,000,000 people

[@elizabethwall8063]

I agree….That’s why I mostly stopped following the news about a year ago. I get daily email summaries of the news from the AP and the New York Times, but I almost always just glance at the headline of the emails and don’t open them. If I do open them, I only glance at the headlines inside. I also found a way to disable news stories showing up automatically on my Google search page. It’s a huge change from when I used to be way too consumed and affected by all the suffering and negativity in the world. I’m very sensitive and empathetic, and it was causing me tremendous stress, anxiety and sadness to be aware of every horrible thing happening all over the world, in excruciating detail, the moment it happened. We’re not meant to live like that!! Not to mention, I could have been spending that time doing something more productive for my own life. The media knows negative stories draw more attention, so that’s what they flood us with. It seems like the world is about to end every day for a million different reasons…but it’s been like that for as long as I can remember. There is value in being aware enough of societal issues to be an educated voter and to contribute however you can to causes that are important to you. Beyond that, I think it’s important, especially for sensitive people like me, to realize there is absolutely NOTHING most of us can do about the things we read about in the news, and to trust that there are people out there who CAN do something and are doing it.

[@143nomlas]

I love this woman! Her voice and speaking presence. Super cool human

[@sealswimswim354]

Wendy Susuki and Amanda Burden are my favorite speakers on TED. Their enthusiastic research is enlightening, but surprisingly healthy and accessible.

[@yukikowu5695]

I love this woman. I watched her TED talk years ago about physical movement and it’s a great one.

[@aasthavarma2977]

Breathe, Move and Take note of what anxiety is signalling - This is the most powerful and beautiful takeway I have had since longest time. Thank you !

[@candidulce0714]

This is true! The moment I get up and stretch and move away from my desk I feel better. It also helps release tension in my muscles.

[@normaquesada7307]

Thanks a lot for this information.😊 I find it useful and easy to do. Also I love your happy and enthusiastic way of conveying this advice.

[@tonightbeautifulable]

The benefits of exercises you mentioned it. That was amazing.

[@_negentropy_]

Someone give Dr. Suzuki a show already. 🙏💜

[@alexchan383]

So glad I came across your video. The suggestions are simple yet practical. Many thanks 😘

[@roloduarte3100]

Thank you Ms. Suzuki, you are right.

[@ArsenicJulep]

Hugs and deep breaths to you, Wendy!

[@coco_n_joe]

Like the fact that it is a practical guide for well being and long term effects! Thank you!

[@mykytapysarevskyi5622]

It is amazing! We need School lectures like that! Thank you Upwork, a lot of useful tips, sometimes people pay for $400 bucks and do not get the tools mentioned. Thank you Upwork!

[@kab2599]

I just bought Healthy Brain, Happy Life. Thanks for your grounded insights Dr. Suzuki. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@Dra.Morales]

thank you for these useful tips I will use it with my patients ♥️

[@MUSICISDEVINE1]

Wonderful encouraging scientific information to help us be kinder and more resilient human beings. Thank you😊

[@Vokalplus]

Thank you

[@ligiasommers]

Great episode, thank you 🙏🏻🌹✨🙏🏻

[@weijieliao4890]

This lady is truly free

[@kiwicannuck1723]

Fantastic tips for addressing anxiety !

[@bakerkawesa]

This was very helpful. THANK YOU.

[@j6107]

Thank you, I needed this

[@andresiboe8297]

Great insights throughout the video, and thoughtful end notes.

[@bindur1765]

❤ thank you,Wendy

[@munojotismoilova2949]

How awesome video! It's so informative and helpful. I liked it and downloaded. Thanks a lot!

[@munojotismoilova2949]

I look forward to watching exciting videos from you again.

[@teammanalovlogs2023]

Thank you for this! :)

[@MrKenng123]

This video is so inspirational and motivational. I love it.

[@shamimrezaul6696]

Really it's a amazing, it's so informative and helpful.

[@kwm837]

What and incredible and informative video! Love videos like these!

[@lucycheng3707]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@gourmetchaplaintraveleat920]

Thank you! 🕊️

[@Deltium5683]

Helpful video, thank you.

[@notagain3732]

Thank you for sharing this info with us its very useful

[@asif.mahmud]

Thank you ❤

[@ahmedsabry3909]

thank you

[@Lkmsundastood]

Thank you!!!! I'm gonna try this.

[@Christina_Yeo]

I really like her. It's i think her 2nd lecture on TED

[@Spiritual_2024]

Taking inspiration from you I have also started spiritual youtube channel in English. Thank you so much for your inspiration 😊😊

[@rushindiraffaele8650]

Like this lady lots, thank you

[@sakurachristineito6428]

People say that coffee causes anxiety, but for me, coffee can make me feel sooo happy & uplifted!!!

[@friendo760]

This TED talk makes me anxious

[@MrZacchery]

Thank you.

[@jijisudhakaran3320]

Thank you 😊

[@jasonrios3120]

Love wendy suzuki

[@moonangel63]

I love you already. Thank you 🥹

[@IronMan-zz7cy]

You are amazing 😊

[@NylaSostre]

I really wish more people would look up calming herbs and excersise and breathe... the whole world is anxious and everybody wants a convenient fix that doesn't require THEM to do the work for themselves. I am so grateful for people like this.

[@yta23xp]

Excellent! ❤

[@Gabriel198765432]

Meditation is playing a huge role in lowering my anxiety... there's a millenia worth of knowledge about meditation and mental health in the east.

[@Scotangel25]

Thank for this video! Theses are great tools I can use during a anxiety/panic attacks.

[@starzchild1]

I have had to be hospitalized for panic attacks that come out of nowhere. Had to take meds! Only Klonipin worked but now working to stay off meds. It is hard because am claustrophobic too but will work on all this. Good luck to you too. 😅

[@redflowers19]

Thank you !

[@tbk0854]

She had me at empathy. Seems like an amazing neuroscientist.

[@englishwithtaryar6044]

Breathe and move around🎉❤

[@4lan]

personal experiences have confirmed all of her talking points.

[@annielee2172]

Good advice

[@Chris-gm4hk]

What about crippling anxiety, and genuine fear that keeps you up all night, and completely robs you of your much needed sleep?

[@rocky_wang]

How "genuine" is your fear? If that's because of something realistic like how to pay the bills for this month, it's better to solve the problem. If the fear is not a realistic one even though you feel it genuinely, like the ET will invade the earth, you may need therapy. I went through both types of fear and that was my opinion😊

[@celestinemortsi3089]

Hey l was there. But l changed (gradually though ) when l realized it's all in my mind. I forced myself to change my thoughts to more beautiful things when l started to be anxious and afraid. Try it. You can. Find something that gives you joy and switch your thoughts anytime you are in that mood

[@jenniferbates2811]

This is more than anxiety. Please see a therapist because you deserve to understand what's really at your core of these feelings. Understand that our mental, physical, emotional, and sexual health are ALL connected. It's always our brains, and then it's our immune system. A couple of great books to read or listen to: "The Body Keeps The Score" By. Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk. " No Bad Parts" By. Dr. Richard C. Schwartz.

[@Chickaqee]

yep, identify something you can control about the situation, anything at all, and put your focus on that. dwelling on what's out of your control doesn't work, has never worked, and is completely ineffective and will ironically will make the situation even worse.

[@walterhayley7252]

Well stated...

[@shieyawe3691]

I love you and your smile.❤

[@cloud9jiww877]

thank you for help me 😁

[@masterbaiter7891]

I can't sleep with anxiety

[@KevinAlonsoVegaMagan]

thanks

[@tracey5715]

She is so lovely 🥰

[@nichardogallez5584]

Cool video

[@carolyn3746]

This came at the exact right time for me

[@jessicaclements9342]

The universe knows what’s it’s doing

[@freesk8]

I wish you peace.

[@bostrickland4970]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ thanks 🙏

[@elviscoso01]

Awesome information!

[@eloiselovesdevi]

When I stop focusing on me me me, and start focusing on how others feel, and how I can help them, my anxiety goes down

[@PaulTavaresEmpowerment]

That makes perfect sense.......external focus is good becuase we also connect with others at a far deeper and meaningful level. It may feel a little painful initially....but that feeling does subside.

[@blazeblaze666]

Focusing on certain points reduces my anxiety

[@asankajayaweera7212]

This is true. I always do walking when I have got an issue. It supremely helps to melt down high rate anxiety in your mind.

[@Itspavi98]

I love her ❤️

[@SCWONGAWAM]

Nice sharing video👍👍♥️

[@workofivory]

Rather than empathy, I prefer compassion. I found that as an empath, others’ feelings became my own and as someone who already struggles with anxiety, that wasn’t helping. If someone struggles to feel empathy though, empathy all the way. But for those of us that need to keep a layer of distance to help us help others, then compassion

[@PaulTavaresEmpowerment]

Interesting. Because it is so easy to take on other peoples energy and boundaries are indeed important. I understand where you are coming from.

[@skaterdude14b]

1a. If anxious bc OVERWHELMED: lower workload somehow. 1b. If anxious bc INSECURE ABOUT SKILLSET: delegate to someone who has the skills, gain the skills, or inspect if insecurity is valid here. 1c. If anxious bc UNSUPPORTED: get support. If you have no one? Then idk.. 🤷‍♀️ 2. Dance 10mins to music

[@word42069]

Watching this as I’m anxious working. 😂

[@phonguyentuhop]

The wrong thinkings everyone often meet. First: anxiety is bad, reality, anxiety help people stay safe. Second: don't have anxiety in body. Anxiety both good and bad. We should balance to it is help our. How to way help calm anxiety: breathing exercise, move (15 minute is good). When you do it you can control it, empathy with orther people, happy life. I will practice everyday.

[@eserve1048]

Lovely

[@craigmerkey8518]

Really great information and presenter! Don't forget diet as well!

[@tony12montana15]

You are what you eat scientifically. This citation is not stereotype

[@nomsaledwaba8931]

Indeed what we eat has enormous effect to our nerves system

[@tony12montana15]

@@nomsaledwaba8931 absolutely... Also I have experienced when I eat clean and soft ( except spices, extra sugars and saturated fats), I feel myself better mentally. Free to try.

[@pratapreddygummana]

Thanks mam

[@RantKid]

This lady is the only one making me anxious right now

[@Liliann31]

This happens to me with job interviews. When so much is on the line I freak out and can't handle the spiraling out of control, worry and stress

[@keithfiredive]

This is great. I knew anxiety was something people could control.

[@BrainThiefBunny]

"move, you will feel better" **** off. Moving 8 hours every day outside +physically active and I'm still ******* stressed for no good reason

[@llliii2366]

Summary: breathe, mobility (move your body - 10 minutes of walking or try to be creative) - connect with your body,

[@colinspc7493]

its harder to cope when it’s not a email but the sight of your bed or the thought of going to sleep

[@AnilAnvesh]

Breathing works to calm down and going out into a green space can also help reduce anxiety. At least walk away from your desk for a while. ♥

[@prateek_sgi]

How cn we best address such penetrated infection ma'am?

[@CeliMe007]

I had another close relative die from breast cancer recently. I'm honestly having such an existential crisis its making my stomach cramp.

[@claires9100]

Sorry for your loss. I recently watched as my friend wasted and died of ALS. Very sad. However, if this can help in any way, I choose to focus on the fact that I am alive. My friend would have wanted me to take advantage of the years she was robbed of. As Albert Camus wrote, life may be absurd and meaningless, so let's enjoy it. Lavish yourself with all the wonderful sensations of having a body alive today. It makes me enjoy the short life I have and try to make the world a happier place for those I share it with. Thus also giving me a purpose, which also helps bring joy. My condolences. I hope this could help even a little.

[@user-vf7wo3en5o]

내 핵심 정서를 깨닫고, 호흡하고, 움직이는 것이 중요하다는 것을 아니까 명상, 요가가 얼마나 인류에게 선물같은 활동인지 깨달았습니다.

[@allenglishallthetime8696]

Great

[@JenLiu147]

Time to go for a massage 😊

[@PaulTavaresEmpowerment]

Massage is powerful. When body fluid gets stuck......tension can often develop...inflammation,.... running water never goes stale.....enjoy your massage.

[@user-rh8pi4px6y]

When I get anxious I sweat like crazzyyy and it's not even in my hand.. Palms of my hands and feet start to sweat and in couple of minutes I'm sitting in puddle of my own sweat It gets worst when I have interview or something because I can't even hide it as my face gets sweaty too and people think I'm having some kind of attack

[@vicklemiss]

“Vacuuming à la Mrs Doubtfire” love that 😆

[@rickharold7884]

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