How to Manage Anxiety
How to Manage Anxiety
Everybody has to deal with an anxiety attack at least once in their lifetime. This fact is alarming and it can be scary if you don’t know how you can manage anxiety. You can be in control of your emotions and learn to cope with anxiety.
You can understand why you are anxious and you can have control over your moods and emotions if you learn that life is unpredictable and sometimes things get out of control.
More Time for Yourself
You have to focus on yourself. Start yoga lessons, Pilates, listen to music more, go to the spa, have a massage or engage in any activity that calms you down, relaxes you and makes you forget about stressful situations and events that are happening in your life.
Healthy Diets and Habits
Regular workouts and healthy diets can really make you happy and they help you feel more confident in your powers and in control of the situation. Regular exercise has proved to diminish the anxiety levels in many people.
No More Panic and Anxiety Attacks
More often than not, anxiety attacks are followed by panic attacks. You can reduce the risk of any of these attacks by replacing alcohol and caffeine with smoothies, natural juice and plenty of water. It seems that alcohol and coffee can contribute to both panic and anxiety attacks.
Feeling Stressed? Go to Sleep
If you feel tired and aggravated most of the times, chances are that both your body and mind need a break from it all. This is where every doctor recommends a good night’s sleep. Sleep regulates the circadian rhythm and it also diminishes the chances of having an anxiety attack. If you feel that sleep isn’t enough, take some days off work and go on a short trip. Nature and peace and quiet are three key elements that will always be therapeutic, especially when it comes to fighting against anxiety.
Different Breathing Techniques
You have to slowly take deep breaths in and out. Control your breathing and calm yourself down. There are many simple breathing techniques and they’re all efficient in keeping anxiety away.
Remember the Good Things
Think of a happy memory, count your achievements, remind yourself how many things you’ve accomplished so far. Always think of these things each time you feel a bit anxious.
Laughing Helps
When you feel anxious, the last thing you can think of is to laugh. But this actually helps. Laughter is the cure for many things, including anxiety. So even if at first your laughter will seem forced, in time your body and mind will laugh as an automated response to stress and anxiety. This will buy you time to find a solution for what triggers your anxiety and solve the problem faster.
Improve Your Self-Esteem
If you work hard to build a stronger self-esteem and self-confidence, you will be able to have a different mindset and have a positive attitude. By allowing these changes in your life you’ll kiss anxiety goodbye.
Easing the Back to School Anxiety
I love this time of year! Summer is still going strong, but the new school year is right around the corner. My kids are so excited to go back to school, I am EXCITED for them to go back to school! There is however always an element of back to school anxiety.
Do you have kids that are apprehensive about going back to school? My kids are super excited now, usually the 2nd or 3rd day of school is the hardest for my kids. I have a child with anxiety and he does struggle a bit in leaving me throughout the year. Here are a couple of ideas to send a piece of yourself to school with your kids: Develop a parting ritual, such as a hug and a saying: “I love you, you love me, have a great day and I’ll see you at 3!” Most kids like a laminated picture of the family in their pencil box. Many also like a token for their pocket, such as a paper heart with a love note, or a pebble you found on the beach together.
While we can’t physically help you with the anxieties, we at Pinching Your Pennies want to make Back To School time great by helping you get your shopping done from home (seriously who really wants to fight the crowds”), and for the best prices. To accomplish this we have 2 AMAZING deal finders that work throughout the day hunting down the deals!
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I hope these links and tips help make your Back To School Supply Shopping a little easier!