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Healthy Ways You Can Take Control of Your Anxiety

Written by Sophie Letts | Dec 16, 2022 3:21:00 PM

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Healthy Ways You Can Take Control of Your Anxiety

When you are suffering from anxiety, it can feel like there’s no end to the fear and uncertainty that fill your mind. But today, we have some suggestions to help you finally take control of your anxiety and reduce your stress.

Exercising Helps

First, it’s been scientifically proven that exercising improves your mood. When feeling anxious, exercise can take your mind off your worries. Exercise can also make you feel less stressed because it eases muscle tension and releases happy chemicals, called endorphins, into your bloodstream.

Regularly Taking Breaks

Taking regular breaks throughout your dayeven short onescan help reduce anxiety. Working all day long can be stressful and tiring, but taking even 15 minutes to step outside to give your eyes and mind a break is restorative. It also helps with increased creativity and focus during work.

Meditating

When you meditate, you’re not only clearing your mind, but you’re also training yourself to notice when your mind wanders. People who meditate are better at focusing — which helps prevent unnecessary stress and anxiety. If you find yourself preoccupied with things that aren’t immediately important, try meditating for 10 minutes a day. It can be done nearly anywhere and requires no special equipment. However, keeping your meditation space decluttered can go a long way toward keeping you in a positive mindset.

Eating Nutritiously

One reason people struggle with anxiety is due to poor nutrition. A healthy diet can help ward off those panic attacks, so include plenty of good fats, proteins, and complex carbohydrates in your diet. Supplements, such as B and D vitamins and magnesium, can also help boost overall health and aid with anxiety.

Getting Organized

Staying organized can be a powerful tool in managing your anxiety. Keeping your home organized can make a significant difference in reducing worry and stress. Being able to locate items when needed quickly eliminates the frustration of searching, leading to calmer thoughts. For business owners, it’s essential to keep track of receipts as they relate to taxes and other expenses. An easy way to stay organized is to scan all receipts as soon as you receive them. This way, necessary paperwork won’t get lost or shuffled aside and remains quickly accessible if needed. Overall, getting well-organized is an effective strategy for relieving increased anxiety levels and provides a sense of control over one’s daily environment..

Making a Career Change

If you’re feeling down, consider a career change or consider returning to school. For instance, you can enroll in an online program and take classes for your MBA at home. This way, you can keep working at your current job while also gaining knowledge and another skill set that may help you switch to a less stressful career path. Don’t let the fear of the unknown keep you from making this change. Believe it or not, by facing your anxieties, you can overcome that fear of the unknown and take that bold step forward.

Embracing Nature

Lastly, spending time in nature can improve physical and mental health and reduce stress levels. When you have time to relax, spend it outside in a park or green space, soaking up some Sacramento sun and breathing fresh air. Not only does that help you feel good now, but being in nature may also protect your health later in life.

Anxiety can often feel insurmountable, but it isn’t. If you’re feeling anxious right now, simply try a technique like organizing your receipts or changing your diet to get your footing in the right direction. Even small tasks can help calm your mind.

 

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