How do you focus on the positive when something triggers anxiety?

Connecting good things that you know about yourself that are safe and true is a simple and effective tool ! When your triggered if you remind yourself of these things they can help bring you back into a place where you have control !

After I have done this for a minute or two, I close my eyes and go to my happy place. It is a place that I have created in my mind that is just for me. It is where I feel most at peace. I can run through the grass, ride on the swing, or just feel the sun on my face. Then I start to list all the positives I have in my life and it reminds me that I am one of the lucky ones

The first thing I do with something triggers my anxiety is to find as quiet a space I can in my current environment and start some deep diaphragmatic breathing. After I have done this for a minute or two, I close my eyes and go to my happy place. It is a place that I have created in my mind that is just for me. It is where I feel most at peace. I can run through the grass, ride on the swing, or just feel the sun on my face. Then I start to list all the positives I have in my life and it reminds me that I am one of the lucky ones.

I start to count all my blessings and can then see how this list surpasses the negative. By doing so, this allows for me to push the anxiety triggers to the back of my mind.

Make a list - Each morning make a list of the things you have achieved, it can be as simple as “Woke Up, Got out of Bed, Ate Breakfast etc.” - this will help you understand your accomplishments during the day and give yourself more credit for these small, influential feats.

Focus on the love you receive, the love you give. Do things that make you feel calmer and know the power of your mind. You are stronger than you think. It is easier said than done however knowing where you stand will help. Focus on what you can control. Don't feed into negative thoughts and give off positive energy. That is exactly what you will receive back. Feel the love fill your soul and everything is going to turn out fine. You can overcome this and you will. Struggles are for strong people and you are one. Know the power of your mind.

Try to remember everything I have been blessed with that money can't buy. I take several deep breaths and pray.

Understand you're feeling anxious, accept it. Try to calm how you're breathing and focus harder on things that will distract you.

The first step to overcome anxiety is usually to try to accept the anxiety. Fear of anxiety or rejection of it usually causes it to be stronger. That is because every feeling of us wants to be accepted and understood. It wants to be felt, and it will keep nagging until you are willing to have it.

It's hard, that's for sure. I find that it helps to remind myself to breathe, and that everything will be okay. It may not be okay right now, but it will be. Stepping back from whatever triggered the anxiety may be beneficial, as well as debunking/invalidating the trigger itself (if possible).