TIPS TO MANAGE ANXIETY AND STRESS
When you're feeling anxious or stressed, these
strategies will help you cope:
- Take a time-out. Practice yoga, listen to music,
meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the
problem helps clear your head.
- Eat well-balanced meals. Do not skip any meals. Do
keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on hand.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine, which can make worse anxiety and cause panic attacks.
- Get enough sleep. When stressed, your body needs
additional sleep and rest.
- Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain
your health.
Fitness Tips
- Take deep breaths. Breathe in and breathe out slowly.
- Count to 10 slowly. Repeat, and count to 20 if
necessary.
- Do your best. Instead of aiming for perfection,
which isn't possible, be proud of however close you get.
- Accept that you cannot control everything. Put your
stress in side: Is it really as bad as you think?
- Welcome humor. A good laugh goes a long way.
- Maintain a positive attitude. Make an effort to
replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
- Get involved. Helper or find another way to be
active in your community, which creates a support network and gives you a break
from everyday stress.
- Learn what triggers your anxiety. Is it work,
family, school, or something else you can identify? Write in a journal when
you’re feeling stressed or worried, and look for a pattern.
- Talk to someone. Tell friends and family you’re
feeling overwhelmed, and let them know how they can help you. Talk to a
physician or therapist for professional help.
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