When any of us feel anxious, we freeze for a moment. During that time, we’re not processing information as fast as we might otherwise be. We may take longer to respond, make decisions or size up situations.

That’s how anxiety can impact processing speed. But slow processing speed can also create feelings of anxiety.

It can be hard, then, to tell where the anxiety stops and the slow processing speed begins.

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now digest this for a moment and if you want, you could go and read: "The 10 Essential Rules for Slowing Down and Enjoying Life More"