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The 5-Minute Happiness Hack That Transformed My Anxiety into Strength

This Neuroscience-Backed Joy Hack Everyone’s Ignoring

5 min readApr 11, 2025
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I’ve changed the way I think about anxiety.

I used to think it was all about defense.

You know the drill: deep breathing, meditation apps, and trying to “think positive” when your mind is spinning out of control. Not so easy to do, right?

But what if I told you there’s a ridiculously simple offensive strategy that can transform your relationship with anxiety forever?

I discovered this game-changing technique through the work of NYU neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki, and it’s completely shifted how I approach anxiety and emotional wellbeing.

The best part? It takes just minutes a day. Plus, it feels good to do, even better than deep breathing and meditation.

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The Power Move Nobody’s Talking About

Here’s the thing about anxiety: we’re all trying to turn it down, shut it off, or push it away. But what if we’re playing the wrong game?

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Kristie Leong M.D.
Kristie Leong M.D.

Written by Kristie Leong M.D.

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