What do you tend to do when you’re anxious ? Do you find yourself pulling at your hair or fidgeting with whatever is in front of you ? Or do you find yourself wanting to control every aspect of your life and maintain composure? Whatever you do to try to cope with your anxiety, there are tools to help you relieve your anxiety in moments of distress. Here are 7 tips from a therapist that will be helpful for you the next time you’re in a stressful situation.
- Breathing exercises – Have you heard of the 3-5-7 rule? This may sound daunting, but it is a lot easier than you think. Simply breathe in for three seconds, hold your breath for five (or up to however long you can!), and breath out for seven seconds.
- Finding your 5 senses
- The shoulder tension
- Check ins
- Allowing yourself to feel anxious