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Secondary Anxiety: Worrying About Worry

Yesterday I went to Crossfit and enjoyed a vigorous 90 minute session of weightlifting. For those 90-minutes my mind was solely focused on…

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Joe Gibson
Jun 23, 2021
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Yesterday I went to Crossfit and enjoyed a vigorous 90 minute session of weightlifting. For those 90-minutes my mind was solely focused on the task at hand with no concern other than lifting 60kg above my head taking up my mental space. I finished the workout invigorated. I managed to hit a few personal bests, was praised for my technique on some of the…

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