Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Sarah who had always struggled with anxiety. She had a tendency to overthink and worry about things that were beyond her control.
One day, Sarah found herself in a challenging situation at work. She was presenting a project to a group of executives, and she could feel her nerves getting the best of her. As she spoke, she noticed that her hands were shaking uncontrollably. She could feel the eyes of the executives on her, and she knew that they were noticing her trembling hands.
In that moment, Sarah remembered a technique she had learned in therapy: to clench her hands. She took a deep breath and slowly curled her fingers into a tight fist, squeezing them as tightly as she could.
As she released her hands, Sarah felt a sense of relief wash over her. Clenching her hands had helped her release some of the tension that had been building up in her body. She continued with her presentation, feeling more confident and in control.