How to Decrease Anxiety

How to Decrease Anxiety

By Terri Maceyka

When you are feeling anxious try these tips and techniques in lieu of medications. You might be surprised at how much better you feel about yourself.

1. If you are prone to anxiety, find ways to eliminate or at least reduce this feeling by doing something that relaxes you. I find that using a diffuser with Peppermint Essential Oil can enhance my mood when I am feeling anxious about something that is going on in my life. I take a few deep breaths and focus on staying calm and relaxed. I find that I enjoy the smell of the Peppermint Oil and have noticed that it has stimulating properties that actually do help me feel more relaxed and calm about the situation.

3. Watching the news can sometimes fill us up with anxiety. If that is true for you, then turn the TV off and give yourself a break. The world will continue on even if we miss the news for a day or two. Instead, listen to some relaxing music and light a few candles to set a relaxing mood.

4. Do something new for yourself. Doing something new or even confronting a fear can actually help you overcome anxiety about that situation or circumstance. Taking baby steps to overcome a fear can actually be more positive than just doing nothing. You will also feel a sense of great satisfaction which can be quite a mood enhancer.

5. Exercise can help keep the fears in check that overwhelm you. Look into gentle forms of exercise like Yoga. Yoga offers a excellent form of workout along with focusing on meditation and breathing to calm your thoughts.

6. Start writing down things that make you grateful. By keeping a gratitude journal you will be surprised to find out how fulfilling your life is and how many things you actually have in your life that are positive.

Many of us allow our feelings of anxiety and hopelessness to take over our thoughts when what we really need to do is focus on the things in our lives that are going right. It is better to focus on the positive rather than dwell on the negative. Studies have shown that focusing on positive thoughts and intentions can be uplifting for us. One thing that I find helps when I'm in a down mood or feeling anxious is to find someone or an organization that needs some help. I feel a great sense of satisfaction to be able to help someone in need.

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