When a loved one gets sick

• Validate that experience. It is normal that it will cause you anxiety as it is a time of difficulty.
• Be kind to yourself. Consider how you would care for a friend in that situation and how you would extend that same kindness to yourself.

Anxiety is on the rise. And women are twice as likely to experience anxiety as men.

The more you understand what you're feeling, the more you will feel that anxiety is something you can overcome or keep in control.

• Use cognitive reframing. Visualise how the presentation will go and how you will succeed.
• Toastmasters is great to rehearse in front of a group. Or practise with the television on. It gives a similar distraction to anxiety.
• Try to ...

• When you find yourself in an attack at work, ground yourself. Grip the arms of your chair tightly. Tense all your muscles for a count of 20. Then relax your body.
• Use self-talk: "It will pass. I just need to ride the wave."
• You may have to...

• Identify what triggers your anxiety, then find ways to cope with them.
• Leave reminders on your phone or desk with ways for how to respond to what you're feeling.
• Allow yourself some time out.

Keep in mind that the anticipation of a certain situation is often ...