Anxiety Study

Applied science of anxiety in mind, body and emotion

Anxiety is a response to uncertainty.

It affects mind, body and emotion.

Anxiety has significant effects on performance and wellbeing.

These can be managed through practice and education.

Sex, Anxiety and Consciousness by Flynn Disney

Disrupting the reflex basis of movement

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Anxiety Study Open Access

Given the culture wide impact of anxiety, I wanted to open access to the Anxiety Study material as much as possible.

I did this through weekly articles summarising the research. Participants also found this less technical communication helpful.

Find a selection of my favourite articles below and more on my Substack page.

Muscle stiffness isn’t just about muscles. by Flynn Disney

Some thoughts on muscle tension as an ecological problem

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Moving Without a Reflection by Flynn Disney

The problem with self-consciousness // Week two of the Anxiety Study

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Material Overview

Module One: Psychology of Anxiety
This module shares research on how our conscious mind can both amplify and dampen anxiety, and how these insights can be applied in motor learning and life contexts.

Module Two: Anxiety and Emotion
This module shares research on anxiety affects bodily function, how emotions are affected by judgement and what evidence based nutritional interventions exist for anxiety.

Module Three: Anxiety and Belief
This module shares research on how beliefs and expectations affect motor control, how confidence can be designed and what factors interrupt self-belief.

These topics are explored through live lectures, written tasks and practical explorations for direct learning.