I used to struggle with getting caught in a downward spiral of negative emotions and thoughts. Stress or anxiety would set me up to overreact to minor difficulties throughout the day, and I had a really hard time coming out of it and turning things around. I learned to manage my anxiety and stress by reframing difficulty and disappointments, and by zooming out to a larger perspective when I could feel the neurotic pattern starting. I use practical habits to stop the cycle of negative thoughts, and learned to regulate my emotions by educating myself about their important purpose in a healthy mind and life.