Everyday Tips to Cope With Anxiety
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Write it Down
Try to figure out exactly what is making you feel anxiousand write it down in a journal. Journaling on a daily basiscan improve your mental and physical health because ithelps you define your internal thoughts and put them on
paper.
Limit Cafeineand Alcohol
Alcohol and coffee can bothexacerbate the effects of
anxiety. It doesn’t mean youhave to cut out either
entirely, but use them both inmoderation. Try not to havecaffeine in the afternoon, asthis can cause you to be uplater than normal and affect
your sleep schedule.
Exercise
We all know exercise hasmany health benefits, but itcan also dull the intensity of
anxiety. A good exerciseregimen that includes acouple hours a week of
moderate exercise can helpyou keep your anxiety in
check.
Practice GoodBreathing
Oftentimes when faced withstress, we will hold our
breaths. When you feel veryanxious, take a moment to
focus on your breathing andtake a few deep breaths. Try
your best to bring yourattention to your breathing
and not think about anythingelse to give your mind a quickbreak and make sure you’re
breathing properly.
Try Not toDwell on the
Past
Maybe you said or did something embarrassing or madea mistake. Try not to dwell on what has happened anddefinitely don’t let it keep you from enjoying the things
you love.
Everyone has experienced theoverwhelming feeling of anxiety. Whenyou were in high school it may have beena big test that you stressed about the
night before, or when you start a new job.
The anxious feelings you have before anybig life event are felt by most people,
however when you experience anxiety ona regular basis, steps should be taken in
order to ease these feelings ofhelplessness and panic.
Luckily, there are several things you cando each and every day to lessen the gripanxiety has on you and gain more control
of your emotions.