Anxiety is fear’s cousin. It’s a future oriented emotion that when adaptive, can help us prepare for situations, such as presentations, first dates, and exams. Too much anxiety, though, can interfere with our ability to act and may even be paralyzing as we worry about negative things that could happen.
| Physical Sensations | Thoughts | Behaviours |
| Difficulty focusing | I’m going to fail | Not making eye contact |
| Sweating | I’ll be rejected | Avoiding the situation |
| Shaking | I’ll embarrass myself | Freezing or procrastinating |