As we develop into wisdom, we become less automatically reactive, and more aware.

As we develop into wisdom, we become less automatically reactive, and more aware.
To manage overwhelming emotions, we can get busy on distracting activities, or we can work inwardly on ourselves. Both are effective, but learning to manage our emotions inwardly may have more long-term success.
We can control anxiety by moderating our tendency to become attached to patterns and concepts that don’t suit.
Anxiety can be caused by conflicts of ideas. Therefore, we need to spend time exploring the different ideas that make up our minds.
When we are unhappy, we are allergic to our problems. Happiness involves being more accepting. We can then set about solving issues more easily.
When anxious or depressed, we make worse decisions, or none at all. When back in flow, decisions flow more naturally.