How to Calm Your Anxiety, From a Neuroscientist

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk reframes anxiety as a useful signal rather than an enemy. It introduces practical, science-backed tools like breath work and movement to calm the body, reduce stress, and boost empathy. A helpful guide for turning anxious energy into creativity, connection, and resilience in daily life.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:07:18

Questions

1. Which breathing method does the speaker recommend to calm anxiety?

Boxed breathing 7-11 breathing Alternate nostril breathing Rapid shallow breathing

2. What personal superpower does the speaker say anxiety can enhance when managed well?

Creativity Empathy Confidence Memory

3. What chemicals are released in the brain when you move your body?

Cortisol, insulin, melatonin, leptin Adrenaline, cortisol, thyroxine, testosterone Dopamine, serotonin, noradrenaline, endorphins Histamine, oxytocin, prolactin, ghrelin

4. What evolutionary role does anxiety serve according to the talk?

To avoid danger To strengthen memory To increase intelligence To improve social bonds

5. What happened to the NYU students after a movement session led by the speaker?

They lost focus during class They became more stressed Their anxiety scores decreased to normal levels They reported higher fatigue

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