6 Daily Habits That Are Making Your Anxiety Worse (Without You Realizing It)

Think your schedule is helping you stay productive and on top of things? Think again. Some common daily habits like overplanning, saying yes too often, or skipping rest might actually be making your anxiety worse. In this video, we break down 6 sneaky scheduling habits that silently fuel anxiety, stress, and burnout.

I’m Kimberly Quinlan, a licensed therapist and host of the Your Anxiety Toolkit podcast. Drawing from clinical experience and personal insight, I’ll walk you through the hidden traps in how we manage time and tasks and how to reset your routine for better mental health. These are the exact mindset and schedule shifts that have helped me and my clients build calmer, more balanced lives.

In this video, you’ll learn:
• Why over- or under-scheduling increase anxiety
• The danger of treating every task like it’s life or death
• How avoiding tough tasks with “busy work” fuels stress
• The mistake of using productivity to measure your self-worth
• The critical need to schedule rest and pleasure first
• How to stop saying yes when you’re already at capacity

Whether you're overwhelmed, burned out, or just looking for a healthier way to structure your day, this video offers compassionate and practical tools to help you breathe easier and feel more in control.

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