How to Make Anxiety Your Little B*tch (so you can do the things that scare you)

[@memeaesthetic]

This was super helpful! I really like the idea of talking to my anxiety like I'm talking to a younger version of myself. It's easy to get frustrated and be like "what is wrong with me why am I so afraid of this one tiny thing" but looking at it and being like "okay, I get why you're worried, but it's going to be okay, we can do this" feels a lot more doable and just a lot kinder.

[@morganevelyncook]

Yes, definitely a kinder way to approach it! And I feel like it's so easy to get mad at your anxiety, but personifying it into a young version of yourself makes it harder to get upset with and easier to sympathize with, at least for me haha

[@sinegugundlovu1984]

Yup, shame on top of anxiety is the worst!! Thanks for sharing - it's great to feel understood.

[@morganevelyncook]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad it resonated with ya 😊

[@jeriheggie]

Holding two knives definitely gets the point across 😅 thanks for sharing and helping other anxious souls 🤗

[@00000materialization]

Ok i have to say throwing that mug was absolutely fearless tho ❤😮

[@hannahf6135]

That was actually a little helpful. Cause sometimes I also feel anxious and then annoyed for feeling anxious. So trying to remind myself that it’s okay:) by the way, your hair looks really cute like this:)

[@morganevelyncook]

I’m glad it helped! And thank you! Every once in a while my hair decides to look cute curly haha

[@lauras2129]

Your sense of humor resonates greatly. I appreciate you sharing a bit of yourself on the internet.

[@morganevelyncook]

I appreciate YOU watching! I’m so glad ya enjoyed it 🤗

[@heidimelo758]

This felt like a pep talk from a big sister 🥺 These are so good!!!!!!

[@morganevelyncook]

Aw thank you!! As the little sister IRL, this is a huge compliment hahah.

[@SoggyMuffin09]

The clouds parted and god really said "this video is for you" lol I've been feeling like I've been struggling with my anxiety but hearing you go through your list and being able to say I do most of these helped me to see that I'm having a hard time and I'm still being really skillful at the same time. Also you are so funny I love you so much

[@morganevelyncook]

Hahah, well 1) I'm sorry to hear that you feel like you've been struggling lately, but 2) I'm glad the universe presented this to you at the right time! Thanks for watching and wishing ya the best!!

[@dorkceratops]

This was all so relatable for me 😅 It's exhausting how much work it is to deal with anxiety sometimes, but it helps to know we're not alone ❤

[@morganevelyncook]

I'm glad it resonated with you, there are so many other anxious, exhausted souls out here who get it haha. Thank you so much for watching 💛

[@TheLunarFire]

I don't have any tips to share but want to show some support with a comment to help the algorithm. You're doing a great job!

[@morganevelyncook]

I appreciate this so much 💛✨

[@deborahanders4141]

I love watching your content! I am literally crying watching today. We are the same age and it has felt so reassuring to see someone else my age go through similar things as me. I have never been officially diagnosed with anxiety and am not sure if its worth taking the time/money to do so, but I love this advice and will be trying to put it into action.

[@morganevelyncook]

Aw I'm so glad my videos resonate with you! Late 20s is such a weird time, I don't know how people don't have anxiety during this stage of life hahah. I hope some of my tips help ya! Thanks for watching!

[@DreamerIsabella]

I just discovered your channel and when you talked about judging our anxiety and shaming ourselves for what we feel or rather do not feel, I felt so seen! Especially lately I blame myself for not feeling what I should so often, especially when I should be happy and instead maybe I also feel anxious or sad. This video was super helpful and full of great advice for another person with generalized anxiety like me, thank you! very happy to have found your channel!

[@morganevelyncook]

I'm so happy to have ya here and I'm glad this video resonated with you. Thank you so much for watching!!

[@silvercookies]

Thank you for the tips! I love the tip #3 and tip #5

[@hannahmunoz7122]

I relate to you so stinkin much and it’s scary 😅😂 love your content! Keep being awesome ♥️

[@morganevelyncook]

Aw I appreciate this so much-thank you for watching!!

[@aviationandrew8182]

Just discovered your channel and I’m loving it. So many things I needed to hear.

[@morganevelyncook]

Woo! Welcome! Glad you're enjoying it here 🤗

[@micaelagarrido7561]

this are actually good advices, I was talking about the exact same points with my therapist today, is just so weird to think that annoying or terrifying things are happening all the time, but we can feel relaxed just cause it's not our fault xd it sounds crazy but it is what it is, thank u!

[@floralfaun]

Wow the accepting of being happy and sad about something is a new way of looking at it for me and I think that in of itself is going to help me alot when the shame starts coming on which leads to self deprecation spiral :') your videos are so real and like talking to a friend. Thank you for putting your experiences out there ❤️ You help me so much!

[@morganevelyncook]

I'm so glad you found that tip helpful! That mindset shift has definitely helped me lot and I hope it does the same for you. Thank you so much for watching 💛

[@nadyartillustration]

Oeff this came at the right time 🥹 Having a really bad anxiety day after a long while. It almost feels harder when you haven’t felt anxious in a while when it hits you like a ton of bricks 😅

[@morganevelyncook]

Oh nooo! Sorry to hear it's hitting you hard. Totally understand what ya mean about it feeling worse after a long period of feeling ok. Sending you positive vibes and a reminder that it won't last forever 💛

[@xochilguevara3429]

For some reason I can travel the world with enthusiasm, but going out to do errands or any social event keeps me balled up in bed.

[@lovellarei086]

Something I like to think of as Christian, mainly, is that eventually, all of this will be history, and I can say whether or not I have any regrets or not when I meet Jesus and He can judge me accordingly. However, another thing I find helpful, is that...someone said somewhere that we reacted in the past with the tools and experience we had at that time. We shouldn't be so over-bearing of ourselves due to our past situations, only learn and grow - thus grow more confident in knowing, "Wow, now I have the tools for this and I CAN do this...heart racing and trauma inducing in all." ❤ I enjoyed this video, thank you ^_^

[@littleisi6454]

I'm currently writing my masters thesis and the sheer amount of anxiety this gives me makes everything else in life a lot harder. The little things that give me some anxiety normally, give me a lot of anxiety right now and I'm constantly exhausted by that. Thank you for these tips! Especially "break it down into physical steps" is gonna help me not see my thesis as this big scary unaccomplishable task and just look at the next little step I need to do. (Also I know this is just an anxiety inducing task to do :'D)

[@morganevelyncook]

Omg I know the EXACT feeling you're describing of one big anxiety inducing thing making everything else so much harder. To the extent you can, try to prioritize rest and self care because anxiety IS really exhausting! I used to think it was weird that I was tired all the time during very anxious periods of my life and I thought I was just lazy and would try to push through and do all the things I normally would and my therapist was like "of course you're tired, anxiety is exhausting" and it was like a light bulb moment where I realized that during high anxiety times I really needed to prioritize rest and be kind to myself if I wanted to take a nap instead of going out with friends. Like it wasn't just that I was lazy I was actually legitimately drained and needed to listen to my body. So, sorry that was a rambling run on sentence, but hopefully that anecdote helps a little too. Thank you for watching and best of luck on your thesis!!

[@silvercookies]

Anxiety IS exhausting. Good luck with your thesis. What helps me when I'm working on something similar is to just tell myself this is a first draft, no one has to see this, and that helps alleviate some of the pressure and fear of creating something that sucks cause its ok for drafts to suck and its a lot easier to edit something after versus staring at a blank page/screen.

[@mariagraziamarcelli4809]

thanks for sharing

[@morganevelyncook]

You’re so welcome! I glad it was helpful ☺️

[@jaylabode8770]

This was soooo helpful, thank you for this!

[@morganevelyncook]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@friendshapedbees]

What if breaking the big thing down into smaller steps suddenly makes the project look a thousand times longer and is *also* super overwhelming? So far, it can help to just cover the entire list except for the very first thing (so that I can't see it and in theory it therefore doesn't exist), but sometimes knowing that the rest is there makes it impossible to get started.

[@silvercookies]

Try breaking down the first couple of steps, and when you tick those off, break down the next couple of steps and continue from there.

[@Redtomatoesgirl]

Hi. I really like your videos. Great advice. Breathing exercises also help me cope with anxiety. You take a few deep breaths, hold your breath, and exhale slowly. And then there's the 'I don't give a fuck' practice. 😁What is that small gray door on the wall in your bedroom?

[@morganevelyncook]

Hi! I'm so glad you're enjoying them. And yes, breathing exercises can be sooo helpful. I use them a lot at night to calm myself down and get ready for bed. Also the little gray door houses the circuit breaker for our apartment haha.

[@Redtomatoesgirl]

@@morganevelyncook wow. it is very comfortable.

[@nayimarie]

when you said rapid heart rate I can relate to that... does it make you feel bad? how do you deal with it... just go by your day

[@silvercookies]

I don't know what Morgan does, but when I realize I am having physical symptoms from my anxiety, like rapid heart rate, I try to take a break from what's going on. Listen to a guided meditation and take some calm, deep breaths, take a walk around the hallway (if at work) or up and down the stairs. If I am home, I get up and go into another room or stand outside and take in some nature for a little bit. Note down any anxious thoughts in a journal or notes app. Make a cup or chamomile or peppermint tea.

[@blue_boulevard4429]

Thank you for this video which was super useful and relatable ❤

[@morganevelyncook]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it - thank you for watching 💛

[@skelieskaal4693]

Hi do you have a link to your eyeglasses?? Love them! Thx ❤

[@morganevelyncook]

Thank you! The brand is Salt Optics - I unfortunately don't know the exact style though as I got them several years ago through my optometrist

[@nayimarie]

and a very high anti what?

[@morganevelyncook]

Anti perspirant, like to stop my anxious sweat lol

[@nayimarie]

@morganevelyncook ohhh oki hahaha sorry I speak Spanish and at first I didn't get it :p

[@PhilineKerrigold]

Hey Morgan 😊 I am so so happy that my algorithm showed me one of your videos because you’ve very quickly become one of my favourite KZbinrs! 🤍 I was genuinely so excited to see that you posted a new video even though I’m having a rough day and was very down all day. You’re such a fucking hilarious and wonderfully smart, talented and skilled person! I love your content - it makes me laugh a lot and helps me with my own anxiety so thank you very much. Been having a very difficult time for a long while now and then just expected myself to be able to write my thesis according to plan which of course wasn’t that easy so I had another day today where I was just so anxious because of everything that I still need to get done and on top of that I was just so disappointed and annoyed that I haven’t gotten more done and that I was feeling so anxious.. so your tip really helped with not beating myself up too much on top of my anxiety. Looking forward to watching all your content for years to come 😊 have a good day - sending lot of hugs from Germany ☺️🧡

[@morganevelyncook]

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this kind note - it was so sweet 🥲. I'm glad you've found some comfort and helpful tips through my content! I've definitely gone through the same spiral you described of not getting things done because you're anxious and then being anxious because you haven't gotten anything done - its the worst 🙃. You'll get through it though - just one step at a time. Sending you positive vibes!! 🤗✨

[@PhilineKerrigold]

@@morganevelyncook 🥰 you’re very welcome and thank you so much!