If you struggle with anxiety, the suggestions below could help you feel calmer. Read on to find out what they are.
Acknowledge it, and allow it
One of the most revolutionary ways to deal with anxiety is to acknowledge it and allow it. Yes, instead of fighting against those uncomfortable feelings, you can allow them to be there and even make space for them.
A great way to do this is to let go of the thoughts associated with your anxiety and drop your focus down into your body. Search for where the anxiety is creating physical sensations. Then name and describe those sensations in terms of the color and shapes you imagine them to be. The funny thing is that as we acknowledge the feeling of anxiety in this way, it can help to either move it, or at least make it seem less huge and scary, making the anxiety easier to deal with.
Change your environment
Sometimes it’s the environment that we find ourselves in that is contributing to our anxiety. This is most obvious if you are in the vicinity of someone being aggressive or violent, where it makes sense to remove yourself from the situation.
Yet, our bodies can also experience this fight-or-flight response for situations that might not immediately seem dangerous. One such occurrence of this is when we find ourselves in an environment that is full of clutter. This can create a feeling of stress and overwhelm easily, which can lead to anxiety if unchecked. With that in mind, making sure you manage your home environment well, keeping it tidy, organised, and clutter-free may help to alleviate at least some of the anxiety you experience.
Use a supplement
When they need a bit of extra help dealing with the feeling of anxiety, many people turn towards natural supplements. Chamomile has been used for centuries to help calm the nervous system, and comes in teas, tinctures, and even tablets if you’d prefer. Then there is Ashwagandha, which is an adaptogen which is believed to help the body cope better with stress. There is also a wide variety of CBD & THC products for anxiety that are now on the market. The great thing about these is that they often come in gummy form, which is not only convenient and discreet, but yummy as well!
Practice gratitude
It can feel very challenging to practice gratitude when you are experiencing anxiety. However, it can be a most useful practice, because it helps your brain refocus on the good things in your life, rather than just the things you are scared of. Indeed, there have been studies that prove writing down three things that we are grateful for each day can help alleviate a poor mood.
Move your body
You already know that moving your body is good for you, but did you realise it can be especially helpful when it comes to dealing with anxiety? This is because not only does it stimulate the body to produce endorphins, which can help us feel happier, but it also provides an outlet for all that anxious energy that we can store in our bodies.
To that end, the next time you feel anxious, you may wish to get up out of your chair and go for a short walk or head to an exercise class!
