Anxiety arises as a response to the threat of losing hope for comfort. It is natural for most people to strive for a "plateau of stability" where we feel safe. We build boundaries and believe that we can finally relax.

But reality suggests otherwise. We live in the VUCA era—a world of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. The laws of physics and biology are relentless: if a system stops developing, it degrades. Moving to the next stage is inevitable, and it is often perceived as a threat to our comfort zone.

Anxiety is a negative emotion related to the mismatch between the situation and our expectations. Common causes include:

However, anxiety also triggers a surge of energy. The goal is to use this resource wisely.

To regain balance, we propose a technique to transform anxiety. For the best effect, we recommend writing your answers in your MriyaRun self-reflection diary.

Step 1. Find the Positive Intention What is this anxiety trying to warn you about? Perhaps it is a signal to prepare better? In that case, anxiety is an indicator of your seriousness.

Step 2. Reframe the Cause Find a new meaning. For example, mistakes are not failures; they are companions of gaining experience.

Step 3. Find Your "Control Lever" Determine your sensitivity threshold. What reduces the intensity of your anxiety? A detailed plan? A walk? Find your individual calming criteria.

Step 4. Visualize Success What positive things will happen when you manage your anxiety? How will this experience affect your personality? What more will you gain?

Step 5. Boost Self-Esteem Who will you be in your own eyes when you implement these changes? Name this new role.

Tip: Use MriyaRun metaphorical cards to visualize this new empowering role.

Step 6. Ecology Check Will these actions harm any other aspect of your life? If so, plan steps to eliminate possible negative consequences.

Step 7. Action Plan Determine the first step—even a small one—that ensures you are moving in the right direction. And start acting.

Conclusion Remember, uncertainty is "cured" by clarity. While you can start this journey today with a pen and a diary, fully unlocking the potential of this unique technology is best achieved with the support of an experienced consultant.