Can We Train Ourselves to Be Less Anxious?

"Just think positive" never seems to work - but only focusing on doom and gloom sure doesn't help either. Research suggests that the key may lie in not making up positive things, but training ourselves to actually see the positive signs around us, which can help us be less nervous under pressure.

 Can We Train Ourselves to Be Less Anxious?

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