- breathing exercises (5-10 breaths, each 6 seconds long)
- drink green tea (in the morning)
- listen to music (positive and uplifting, maybe classical?)
- take a foot bath
- meditate on gratitude (spend 5 minutes every morning meditating on gratitude while I take a shower)
- exercise (running, bike-riding)
- get rid of the clutter (clean home)
- go for a walk (brisk walk in nature, As you walk, think about the rhythm of your body as you stride from one step to the next. It’s calming to focus on your breathing. Concentrate on each breath and empty your thoughts as you move along.)
- aromatherapy
- charity work (Taking the focus off yourself is a big part of overcoming anxiety. You internalize less and simply live in the moment, taking pleasure in the world around you. Feel good about yourself for doing a positive thing for others.)
- read
- writing out your thoughts (Don’t meditate on your negative thoughts. Simply spill them out in front of you.)
- take a hot bath
- stretch (Every night before bed, take 5 minutes to stretch. Even if it’s just touching your toes, every bit helps.)
- smile (think of a time when you were most happy. Smile and bring joy into the lives of others)
- visualize (Picture a serene setting where you’d love to escape to, as detailed as possible)
- repeat a mantra (Make it something that speaks to your mentality and comforts your soul. Repeat your mantra in times of doubt and confusion. Hold firm that it is the truth.)
- eat your favourite food
- go by or near water
- grab your blankie - anything that gives you comfort
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