In the journey of human evolution, our minds have raced ahead, grappling with intricate thoughts and complex communication. While our societies have evolved, our biology, rooted in survival instincts, hasn’t kept pace. Despite dwelling in bustling cities, our minds, wired for foraging threats, face a new challenge—anxiety. The blog unravels the impact of this evolutionary mismatch on our mental health, emphasizing strategies to navigate anxiety in the modern world. It elucidates the intertwined nature of fear, anxiety, and cognition, proposing actionable steps, including breathing exercises, for effective anxiety management.