NATURAL WAYS TO REDUCE ANXIETY

Anxiety is a typical part of life and a byproduct of living in a busy world.

Anxiety isn’t all bad, though. It makes you aware of danger, motivates you to stay organized and prepared, and helps you calculate risks. Still, when anxiety becomes a daily recurrence, it’s time to act before it snowballs.

Unchecked anxiety may greatly impact your quality of life. Take control by trying out the ideas below.

1. Exercise

Regular exercise isn’t just about physical health — it can be a huge help to your mental health, as well. It has been shown that people with anxiety disorders who reported a high level of physical activity were better protected against developing anxiety symptoms.

2. Meditate and practice mindfulness

A main goal of meditation is full awareness of the present moment, which includes noticing all thoughts in a nonjudgmental way. This can lead to a sense of calm and contentment by increasing your ability to mindfully tolerate all thoughts and feelings.

3. Practice deep breathing

Shallow, fast breathing is common with anxiety. It may lead to a fast heart rate, dizziness or lightheadedness, or even a panic attack. Try using deep breathing exercises which is the deliberate process of taking slow, even, deep breaths to help restore normal breathing patterns and reduce anxiety.

4. Limit or avoid alcohol

Drinking alcohol may take the edge off at first, since it’s a natural sedative. However,? there’s a link between anxiety and alcohol consumption. Anxiety disorders and decreasing alcohol intake can improve both anxiety and depression.

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