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Let’s not sugarcoat it: Life can be hard for anxious kids. Even simple, everyday tasks can seem big and scary when they come with sweaty palms, a pounding heart, and the feeling that something — anything, maybe even everything<\/em> — is about to go horribly wrong. Anxious kids may\u00a0feel like it’s their job to stop a disaster from happening, or even like they’ve done something wrong and need to fix it. That’s a lot to shoulder at any age.<\/p>\n But they’ve done nothing wrong; in fact, those anxious feelings have some hidden advantages. It’s kind of like having a secret superpower. Here are\u00a011 interesting ways that\u00a0anxiety can actually be a good thing:<\/p>\n Often, the people who worry the most have great imaginations<\/a>. \u00a0You are able to see situations in new and inventive ways. Your imagination is like a muscle; the more you use it, the more creativity can come out of it.<\/p>\n Having a little bit of anxiety can actually help you<\/a>\u00a0perform better at all sorts of tasks, both physical and mental. It’s like having your own secret rocket fuel that you can channel into highly effective action, especially if you use it to prepare beforehand.<\/p>\n A\u00a0little bit of anxiety might just save your life, because it makes you more observant about your surroundings and aware of what’s going on inside yourself.\u00a0You notice things that other people are more likely to take for granted.<\/p>\n You take into account the possibility\u00a0of multiple outcomes when making a decision<\/a>–a characteristic of a great leader.<\/p>\n When you’re\u00a0anxious, the entire world can feel\u00a0like a terrible, horrible, no good and very bad place to be. But we promise, it’s almost always better than you think. In fact, researchers have discovered that people almost always think better of you than you expect, and\u00a0your friends value your<\/em>\u00a0friendship<\/a> more than you can even imagine.<\/p>\n Even if people can see that you’re a little flustered sometimes, they\u00a0don’t mind because it shows that you care<\/a>\u00a0about the people around you and what’s going on. They’re much more likely to trust you than someone who’s completely calm and composed all the time.<\/p>\n Anxious youngsters\u00a0are considerably less likely to be involved in a fatal\u00a0accident<\/a> than less anxious peers.<\/p>\n By virtue of constantly scanning the environment for threats, anxiety can make you more attuned to social and emotional signals<\/a> of others. You’re an ace at figuring out who you can trust, and you’re also really good at seeing the value in other people, even if they don’t see it for themselves.<\/p>\n Speaking of reading people: If someone lies to you, you’re probably going to see right through it. And hey, if you like playing poker? Some types of anxiety make you really good at that, too.<\/p>\n It might feel like anxiety keeps you from thinking straight — but sometimes that’s actually a good thing. If you’ve trained hard for an exam, a performance or a sports match, a little anxiety can help you get out of your own way<\/a> and let that training kick in.<\/p>\n It’s pretty cool that anxiety comes with all these hidden benefits, but let’s face it, when the anxiety comes on strong, life can still be pretty rough. Dealing with those anxious feelings requires a lot of courage and confidence, and that\u00a0makes you one of the strongest people in the room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Let’s not sugarcoat it: Life can be hard for anxious kids. Even simple, everyday tasks can seem big and scary when they come with sweaty palms, a pounding heart, and the feeling that something — anything, maybe even everything — is about to go horribly wrong. 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You\u00a0are\u00a0creative.<\/h3>\n
2. You\u00a0prepare your body to\u00a0perform at its best.<\/h3>\n
3. You\u00a0are\u00a0observant (and self-aware).<\/h3>\n
4. You are\u00a0leadership material.<\/h3>\n
5.\u00a0You are a good friend.<\/h3>\n
6.\u00a0You are trustworthy.<\/h3>\n
7.\u00a0You are prudent.<\/h3>\n
8. You are\u00a0people smart.<\/h3>\n
9. You can see right through lies.<\/h3>\n
10. You\u00a0practice and prepare.<\/h3>\n
11. You are brave!<\/h3>\n