It gives us a sense of “nervousness” and no, not the fashion kind. According to Tanya J. Peterson, author of Advantages of Anxiety, Disadvantages of Anxiety on HealthyPlace.com, this advantage keeps us on track with our daily lives. It can be a healthy level of worry about a test, a speech, an appointment, or whatever life throws at us; this healthy worry shows that we care strongly about something and prepares us to do a better job at whatever we care about. For example, let's say you are worried about a test, if you are worried you are more likely to study very hard and because you have studied very hard you are more likely to do well on that test. Dr. Hurd of Living Resources Inc. explains that the purpose of anxiety is to protect you from dangers, it's just a matter of distinguishing them from being real or imagined. Seeking exercise as a source of therapy can further help one's anxiety, which is one of the main reasons I've been working harder at the gym. Heather Troop, fitness instructor, tells her story. “For me it's the place to channel all that extra energy that would otherwise have turned into sadness or anxiety.” This is just a piece of the puzzle; you also need to reprogram your mind to think positive and happy thoughts. You know what they say, a healthy body equals a healthy body