Before You WASTE Your Life Away, WATCH THIS! | Van Lathan & Lewis Howes

Anxiety Challenges

Van Lathan Jr. shares his journey through anxiety, particularly during the pandemic, which intensified his stress levels. He reflects on how his childhood experiences, such as his father's ominous predictions, shaped his anxiety, leaving him constantly bracing for catastrophic events 1. Van recalls a specific incident before the pandemic lockdowns, where a casual lunch led to a COVID scare, amplifying his anxiety 2.

I was always waiting, kind of, for the end of the world. I've gotten to the ozone layer. I got into North Korea. I got into all of these different things, and now it's happening.

--- Van Lathan Jr.

This perpetual state of alertness was exacerbated by the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, leading to months of heightened anxiety.

   

Therapy Tools

Therapy has been a crucial tool for Van in managing his anxiety and stress. He emphasizes that while stress and self-doubt may not disappear, therapy provides strategies to navigate these challenges 3. Van also highlights the importance of breath work and setting boundaries, such as using the mute button on social media to maintain mental peace 4.

It's not going away. Self doubt, it might not get worse, but it's not going to get better unless you deal with it.

--- Van Lathan Jr.

These practices have helped him feel more grounded and in control, allowing him to better handle life's pressures.