The habits that can fuel anxiety are often overlooked as helpful but can lead to an inability to control the situation. Clinical psychologists Lauren Cook, PhD, and Alicia Hodge, PsyD, highlighted five habits that often feel helpful but also exacerbate anxiety. These habits include canceling plans and using the internet to soothe every fear, but also reinforce the fear of uncertainty. The author suggests that there is no one-size-fits-all approach for dealing with anxiety, emphasizing that long-term coping tools need to be more effective than just addressing the issue in the moment. The article also discusses how to manage anxiety without expecting to beat it for good.