Calming an anxious mind with pen and paper

All you need are two pieces of paper, something to write with, and a timer:

• At the top of page 1 write, “What I’m grateful for" and on top of page 2, “What I’m anxious about.”
• For 7 seconds, focus on what you’re anxious about.
• Shift your focus to what you’re grateful, for 17 seconds (the brain is very quick to feel anxious, and takes longer to experience gratitude).
• Do 2 more sets, taking a few deep breaths between them. Most people find that by the third round, they experience less anxiety.