Anxiety Control Center

Another happy student finds his way to using what used to trigger an anxiety response to a new positive way of “hearing” things.
Hi Audrey,  Just wanted to let you know how the techniques are working for me.  I’m looking forward to the next online coaching class starting.

In the past what others though of me could bring me “up or down” in how I felt about myself.  I converted that and am using it in a more helpful way.   I imagine a “part of myself” and “hear it saying” an “I like the way you dress” and start to get the good feelings.  If I make a mistake instead of coming down on myself I now imagine the “part as a person” saying  “yes, you made a mistake, your human, you’re a good person” and the one I use a lot is the part saying, “I accept and love you even when someone rejects you.”

Now it’s like I’m taking in my opinions about myself (with the perspective of it’s someone else giving their opinions about me), which helps that part of me to feel comfortable and feel accepted no matter what.

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In this post I’ve combined a number of email’s  from my online coaching students.  They have been learning and enjoying the benefits of using the mind in a positive, enhancing way, as the excerpts below will show.  For me as their teacher and mentor it brings me so much joy as I watch them move from feelings of anxiety, self blame and depression to blossoming as they find their wonderful inner capabilities. Over the past weeks as we work together there are so many other benefits as my students are learning to find there inner voice and are learning to accept the positive things in themselves.

Instead of repeating many of the similar positive statement I’m posting a collage of some of the emails that I feel will be of interest.  I looking forward to hearing from all my readers and student with your comments, questions, concerns or just a hello to let me know you are out there.

Student email collage excerpt:

Hi Audrey.
I know why now I wasn’t giving myself credit.  When someone criticizes constantly they fail to see the good in things.

As you know I’ve been working on releasing old negative messages and replacing them with positive, enhancing statement.  Over the weeks that I’ve been coming to your coaching sessions, I’ve found that I have been able to let to of old criticisms.  Especially those from my “friend” who used to constantly criticize me.  If almost seems as if this new positive “habit” is working without any effort.  My subconscious helped me to take my ex-friend that constantly criticized me out of my head about a month ago.

I now am using your words about “giving myself credit” even if it seems like a small “win”.  This came into play a few days ago.

Okay, so  I realize that I’ve made many mistakes and still make mistakes.  But, the great thing is that now I can also admit that I’ve done good deeds, selflessly. I know it is amazing that I had such a hard time allowing myself to see my positives.  I’m now beginning to recognize that my accomplishments also deserve credit, no matter how small they are.  And the most positive thing is that as I give myself credit my depression is lifting, and I feel more courage to do things.

The other tip that I am putting into place in my life if what I took that from what  you said when you told us “if worrying solves the problem then worry, but if you done all you can, then worry serves no further purpose”. Thanks Audrey, for your wise insights.

All the techniques, skills, and your insights are like seeds planted in our minds…  when we add water to the seeds they are able to grow and florish. (I’m paraphrasing)

I’m beginning to understand how to balance the parts I like and don’t like.  It makes me feel more self worthy. For example. I recognize that I have not been able to give financial support to my family or friends.  I havn’t been able to visit with them because of my agoraphobia, but, I now can give myself credit as I recognize the “good” I have done.   I have given them my time over the phone, offering guidance, and reaching out for them where it mattered the most, emotionally and spiritually.  Yes, I now say to myself  even though I wasn’t there physically, I was there emotionally and spiritually.

You better believe I’m giving myself credit now. Once I started to recognize the good, I remembered that I also there was a time when I was there physically…there was a time in my life that I did travel by myself and helped others in person. Thank you for getting me back on the positive track.

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I was reading an article on how Olympic athletes learn to achieve success in moving towards their goals.  I was delighted to read that they do just what I was  asking you to do in our online coaching workshop.  Successful people approach their goals in a very specific manner.

Olympic athletes set small daily goals, achievable steps they take, no matter what towards the bigger goal of being a top athlete.  In our coaching I asked all of you to “lower the bar” making the steps so small, that you can only find success. By making the steps so small you almost effortlessly glide towards the bigger goals you set.  First you set the goal, then you break it down into the smallest possible pieces, that will  take you towards your goals.

Remember making the goal so small that you can’t help but succeed, will end up motivating you to setting and keeping the next small step.  When you learn to keep your commitments to yourself, by achieving these small steps you will find your motivation to take the next step grows.

To recap: When fear, or procrastination seems to stop you. Take another look at you goals.  And ask yourself these questions:

1. Are the steps  small enough so that you will take the step, even when you are tired, or not in the mood?

2.  Is the larger goal you’ve set really important to you ? What will you feel like after achieving the goal?

3.  What else is important about achieving the goal, what is underneath the desire?

Typically the reason we get stuck with goals is that they take us out of our comfort zone.  But, if you sit down and create tiny, baby steps towards the goal, and make a decision to take the steps, before you know it you are tapping into your full potential, moving in the direction with comfort, energy, joy and creativity.

Making it a habit to do something towards your goals every day, keeps you on course.  It becomes a habit. I gave one example in yesterdays post.  Here is another example of setting the bar so low you can only succeed.  I’ve asked many of you to read the book I recommended on how to get others to listen when you speak.  If you set a goal of just 2 pages a day, by the end of the week you will have 14 pages read.  By the end of the month 60 pages will be read.   And in two months you will be more than half way through the book.  All because you kept to you commitment to yourself to read 2 pages a day.  And in addition you’ve established the habit, finding the power of moving towards you goals, one tiny step at a time.

To get more information on the online coaching group.  Go to action ends procrastination.

Hope to have you join us in this journey of self discovery.

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Audrey Sussman PhD, LCSW, NBCCH from the

Anxiety Control Center Presents

A TeleWorkshop for people who want to
Free Themselves From The Shackles Of
Panic, Anxiety Attacks And Feeling Stuck.

Come Along With Me
On This Journey Of Self Discovery

Hello from Audrey,

Many of you have asked for a way to have more contact with me in an “easier on the pocket” way.

You can now “see” me more often. Join with me each week where I will share skills and techniques that until now were only available on a one-to-one basis.

You will have the opportunity to interact, ask questions and get coaching in a supportive online group setting.  Of course, we can still do one-on-one sessions, when needed.  This TeleWorkshop will give you the peace of mind, knowing you can get answers about issues as they come up.

For over 25 years it has been my purpose to bring information, skills and techniques that help others to free themselves from the shackles of fear, anxiety, panic, terror, procrastination, IBS and Migraines.

The unique thing about this TeleWorkshop is that it is something you can do in the privacy of your own home. All you need is a phone, and the desire to release yourself from old programs that are hampering you.

I’d like to thank my students, clients and friends for motivating me to get this TeleWorkshop started.  You can now continue to expand the power of your mind, in an affordable way, no matter where in the world you live.

Answers to Questions about this TeleWorkshop on moving past fear, anxiety, worry and panic:

What is a TeleWorkshop? Where is it held?

This is a way of sharing and learning that is done from the comfort of your own home, using a phone or a computer. Once you sign up you get a link and a phone number to call.

The more you participate the more you will get out of this, so there are worksheets and actions guides for each TeleClass.

Who will benefit?

People who want to learn how to free themselves from the shackles of fear, panic and terror.

Benefit of learning this way?
As you know, if you have done private therapy with me, this is a fraction of what it costs for a one-on-one session.

What is the Cost?
The cost is just $127.  That is for all 4 TeleWorkshops, including handouts, worksheets and tele-coaching during the calls.

Benefit of Taking Action NOW:

Bonus 1: The first 8 people who sign up for this TeleWorkshop, will get a free 25-minute consultation with Audrey Sussman. That consultation alone already pays for this course.  You can use the consultation for yourself or gift it to someone you care about.

Bonus 2: Worksheet on Setting no-fail goals.

Bonus 3: Exercise for Insomnia Relief

Bonus 4: Self-hypnosis exercises for relieving tension

Bonus 5: Video 60-second Breathing for Calm and healing

Become a part of this supportive group, as we use Cognitive, Behavioral and Emotional Release approach, to change old patterns of panic, fear, anxiety and feeling stuck.

Bonus 6: Kickoff before the start of the TeleWorkshop.  There will be a FREE Question and Answer TeleSeminar on Tuesday February 23 at 9:15 – 9:45 pm.  You can invite your friends to join us on this free call.  Just send your name and email to askdraudrey@gmail.com and I’ll send back the link for this Free Event.

Class Size?

The class is open to only 18 participants. And the great thing about getting on board as the one of the first participants in this TeleWorkshop, is that the cost is the lowest it ever will be.

Everyone joining in on this adventure will be helping to shape the content for future students. I want you to know that tapping into the power of your own mind will be a mind-expanding experience.

Two ways to sign up:

1. By phone just call 1-856-751-9446. Leave you name, phone number, email and best time to call you back. You’ll need a credit card to use this method.

2. Online to use pay pal.
http://www.actionendsprocrastination.com/workshop

NOTE: Pay Pal is a new way for me of taking payment. Please let me know if there is any problem with signing in or if you don’t get an immediate confirmation.

Remember to come to the Free Kickoff before the start of the TeleWorkshop: Tuesday February 23 at 9:15pm. Send for the link to this workshop at:  askdraudrey@gmail.com

Ready to learn skills to free your self from anxiety, panic and fear.  Sign up now !   By phone or online.  Be one of the first 8 people and get the bonus coaching session.

Looking forward to meeting with you,

Audrey Sussman

Audrey Sussman Phd, LCSW, NBCCH, CSL
For Anxiety Control Center LLC
NY 917-399-2102     NJ 856-751-9446
http://www.anxietycontrolcenter.com

http://www.actionendsprocrastination.com

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