A few days ago, one of our members commented about anxiety attacks before singing in the choir at church. That must be tough...I can definitely relate. Almost every time I speak, I have high anxiety, and when I preach it can feel close to panic (yes, the preacher/psychiatrist 😅). This is the routine I use to shut that down, and it really helps. First is square breathing 🫁. I practice this regularly, about twice a day, and then I do it for a full 10 minutes before I have to speak. The steps are simple: breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, breathe out slowly for 4 seconds, then hold again for 4 seconds 🔲. Repeat the cycle and let your body slow down. When practiced regularly and during high anxiety, this directly calms the amygdala, the brain’s threat center 🧠. It helps shift the nervous system out of fight or flight and allows the thinking part of the brain to regain control, reducing fear and panic symptoms. Second, I pray and ask the Holy Spirit to take my hand when I step into uncomfortable spaces 🙏🏽, almost like a child would 🤍. That sense of not being alone brings real calm, and for me, it truly works. How do others manage anxiety in moments like this? 💬