| Stress is a factor that we all are way too well | | | | anxiety management technique, which has actually |
| familiar with, but when stress and anxiety prevent | | | | been used for centuries. Much of the symptoms |
| you from living a fulfilling life, then you should learn | | | | of stress and anxiety stems from how you "talk" |
| a few simple self-management techniques that will | | | | to yourself. When you began to feel stressed out, |
| help you lessen you worries and reduce the | | | | repeat positive phrases out loud. This will boost |
| stress levels. Anxiety management is a lot easier | | | | your confidence and allow you to move forth. |
| than some people realize; no matter if you are a | | | | 5. Do some deep breathing exercises - When |
| busy professional or a stay at home mom, there | | | | your body feels stressed out it automatically |
| are ways to help you cope with these common | | | | tenses up - this also affects breathing. Try doing |
| ailments. Below is a list of 8 simple steps on how | | | | some deep breathing: close your eyes, and try |
| to better manage stress and anxiety. | | | | breathing with your diaphragm rather than using |
| 1. Write it down - Keep a journal of how you are | | | | your chest. This will bring instant relief to your |
| feeling and make sure to keep track of the time | | | | mind and body. |
| of day it is whenever you feel overly anxious or | | | | 6. Do some exercises - You can walk or jog, or |
| stressed out. Sometimes putting it all on paper will | | | | do various stretching and aerobic exercises at |
| help you see what is causing the stress and then | | | | home. This will have a relaxing effect on your |
| you can decide how to avoid certain situations in | | | | whole body, will keep you in better physical shape, |
| the future. | | | | will help you keep your weight under control, and |
| 2. Evaluate your worries - Another great | | | | all this in turn, will boost your mood and |
| technique involves analyzing your stressor. Doing | | | | self-confidence. |
| this allows you to decide whether or not the | | | | 7. Envision calm surroundings - When you feel |
| problem you are dealing with is as big as you | | | | overly stressed, take time out and visualize an |
| think it is. Sometimes when you have a chance to | | | | event or place that made you feel calm. It can be |
| take a moment and analyze the situation you can | | | | a favorite Hawaiian vacation spot, lavish green |
| decide which problems are worth dealing with and | | | | gardens, or the sea-shore: this will put you in a |
| which ones are worth abandoning. | | | | relaxed state of mind. |
| 3. Trying to take on too much? - Are you the | | | | 8. Make your own schedule for worrying - Many |
| type of person who can't say no? Well, there are | | | | of life's stressors need to be dealt with |
| plenty of good reasons why you should. When | | | | immediately. For the smaller problems, file them |
| you try to take on too much, your body is not | | | | away and respond to them at a later time. Many |
| only fatigued, but is not performing at its best and | | | | anxiety sufferers worry excessively about future |
| your mind also feels drained. Only take on a | | | | events that might or might not happen - there's |
| certain number of tasks at once and learn how to | | | | no reason to worry about something that you |
| better manage your time. | | | | have no control over. This little tip will make your |
| 4. Self affirmation - This is a wonderful stress and | | | | life a lot easier. |