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Mindfulness meditation can be extremely helpful for anxiety.

One big reason it helps is that it strengthens the "attentional muscle."

This helps us redirect our attention away from worry and onto the present moment, a key skill for anxiety.

If you’ve sought help for an anxiety problem before, you’ve likely come across the recommendation to try mindfulness meditation . This recommendation is absolutely on target, but to see the positive benefits of mindfulness typically requires consistent daily practice over the course of weeks or months. I find that most clients dip their toe into mindfulness practice here and there without really committing to it, so I think it is helpful to know why mindfulness can be such a powerful intervention for anxiety.

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