India, Nov. 17 -- If you are dealing with anxiety, one way to reduce it could be through a simple exercise - writing. Researchers at York St John University tried to understand the causes behind anxiety. They discovered that the main reason for people falling prey to this condition is their fear of what they might end up becoming.

As per the research, published in the journal Psychological Reports, people have, in their minds, a picture of what they might end up becoming. This version of themselves that individuals create is known as 'possible selves'. When people have a vivid picture of 'possible selves' that is not to their liking, they develop anxiety.

The study was conducted on a group of 68 university students and was led by Jennif...