Mapping Childhood Emotions – Discovering Anxiety Triggers Childhood emotions shape adult anxiety patterns.

Let's explore yours.

Exercise 1: Smell Memory Lane Close your eyes, breathe deeply. Recall favorite childhood smells – fresh-cut grass, baked cookies, or grandparents' perfume. Notice emotions rising – happiness, comfort, or nostalgia.

Journal these emotions and smells. Your Emotional Family Tree Draw a family tree including: Parents/grandparents Siblings/extended family Notable childhood friends/authority figures Next to each name, write: Emotions they evoked – love, fear, anger.

Childhood events/experiences with them

Reflect on patterns and triggers. How do these emotions still influence your anxiety today? Each chapter takes you through an exercise to get hold of yourself and your anxiety. You will love it!!