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6 Tips To Cope With Anxiety

"This too shall pass."

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6 Tips To Cope With Anxiety
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Scientist claim that humans have evolved a “negative bias” within their brains, which is why people worry. Worrying can cause conflict psychologically and result in anxiety. With the influence of social media, and many tragic situations occurring in this day and age, people are more prone to facing anxiety. Mental illness is a serious situation that needs attention. Avoiding anxiety can provoke deeper thoughts and frustration. The key to coping with anxiety is to stay busy. Aside from seeing a therapist, there are many ways to stay busy that can help ease anxiety.


1. Listen to music

Too much silence can be detrimental; thoughts can get the best of you. Music can be therapeutic and is used for many different reasons. Music can be used to help fall asleep, as entertainment, and socially. When listening to music, your mind will be distracted from any negative thoughts.

2. Meditating/Yoga

These practices can help with stress levels. Putting time aside to work on your mind and body will create positive feelings about yourself and the environment around you. Yoga can become a social activity, you're able to meet new people and click with those who you share common interest’ with. You can find meditation tracks to listen to online or on a CD. Try listening to a meditation track when you wake up, go to bed, or if you need to take a break.

3. Go for a walk

Fresh air will contribute to better thinking. Sometimes, being in the house for too long can start to fog up your brain. Appreciating the nature and life around you is a simple way to keep your mind busy. Bringing your pup along can be great company!

4. Exercise

When you’re feeling low, working out will help give your body a natural high. Exercising releases chemicals called endorphins. As a result, one will have positive feelings in the body. Exercising ultimately attributes to positive thinking. Find some of your favorite activities and use them to exercise! Take advantage of the weather and go hiking, biking, or swimming.

5. Breathing

Focus on your breathing and allow oxygen into the brain. You can use breathing techniques at any place or anytime. When at work or in public, breathing is easily assessable. It’s important to pay attention to your breathing, especially when you feel an anxiety attack coming on.

6. Color

Art is a great form of therapy! Try to keep a coloring book and extra markers or colored pencils in your bag so you can relive stress by coloring. There are many craft stores that sell adult coloring books. There's no shame in coloring. We might have hated the tedious process of staying in the lines as a kid but now, coloring is a great way to clear your head.

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