1. Identify your triggers.
Once you develop the ability to
understand what situations and scenarios trigger your anxiety you can
then establish a plan to deal with the triggers.
Begin by targeting your top 3 triggers. Only move on once you have conquered them.
2. Increase active exercise.
Exercise is a powerful enemy of anxiety. It aids in improving your mood as well as your overall health.
Outline
a routine that you can fit into your daily life while gradually
increasing the amount you’re doing. 15 minutes can make a difference.
3. Limit alcohol and smoking.
These
substances often appear to provide a temporary release from your
anxiety however what you will find is that it tends to increase your
anxiety in the long term.
Going cold turkey is hard therefore limiting your use will improve the situation.
4. Start a Journal.
This one simple task will improve your entire life.
Journaling
allows the troubles of your mind to be emptied onto a page. This will
also help you organise your thoughts and make it easier to take action
on them.
5. Make sleep a priority.
The recommended amount of sleep for healthy adults is 7-9 hours each night.
A lack of sleep can negatively impact your memory as well as heightening agitation.
• No devices 1 hour before bed
• Have a night time routine
• Cut caffeine after 3pm
6. Use stress management techniques.
In today’s society a large number of the population only realise the stress they are under once they crack from the pressure.
It is important to deal with stress as it arises.
Mediation and visual exercises will help you control stress.
7. Learn about anxiety.
This seems straight forward but often people try the latest fad solution instead of dealing with the core problem.
If you feel you need to speak with a medical professional then do that. Do not feel embarrassed, they are there to help.
8. Fuel your body.
Like the famous Snickers ad says:
“You’re not yourself when you’re hungry”
Eat a balanced diet with set times for meals. This will train your body.
Eat foods such as:
- Fish (Omega 3)
- Spinach / broccoli
- Nuts
- Tea and coffee (limited)
9. Take action.
Action defeats anxiety.
Anxiety
has a lot to do with the fear of the unknown. Wondering thoughts can be
corrected and dealing with a problem will always be more productive
than letting it fester.
Take care of yourself and do what gets you through. Please share this article just in case someone needs it.
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I'll try all these sir....
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