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#1: the most important: The 4/7/8 Breath technics
Control your breath. When anxious, we tend to overestimate a situation, signaling the nervous systems that it's a danger.
This triggers physiological responses, like increased heart rate and breathing. So, you might feel breathless or hyperventilate, creating a loop that worsens anxiety.
Focus on your breath; breathe slowly. Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale through the mouth for 8 seconds. Repeat until you feel calmer.
So... breathe
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#9: Use the sexy inside voice tone
This one is a comical but effective tip!
Picture yourself before a significant performance, and a little voice in your head keeps saying, "You won't make it."
Now, imagine that voice in a sexy and seductive tone, almost like a sexual caress, saying, "You won't make it."
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#2: Cognitive restructuring - Bringing evidence to your though
Remember, your feelings and thoughts aren't facts and don't necessarily reflect your reality.
Replace anxious thoughts with rational ones through cognitive restructuring.
For example, before a presentation, if you tell yourself you'll fail, ask: How often have you g...
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#3: Sensory Grounding Technique 5/4/3/2/1 (Mindfulness)
In a state of anxiety, our thoughts tend to shift towards the future, anticipating the worst-case scenario.
When you notice yourself envisioning the worst and physiological symptoms are arising, bring your thoughts back to the present using the "Sensory Grounding Technique...
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#4: Don't avoid THE situation
Comfort feeds anxiety.
Anxiety is triggered by situations deemed uncomfortable or dangerous. The comfort gained is only temporary, and comfort feeds anxiety.
For instance, those with social anxiety may find events uncomfortable, leading to excuses for cancellations, that will lead to ...
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A brief message for those who deal with Anxiety
Just want to say, you're not as fragile as your anxiety try to convince you. Quite the opposite.
Someone dealing with anxiety yet managing daily life and continuing to live like anyone else is far from fragile.
Celebrate yourself for navigating through life despite it all! ❤️
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#7: Stop the negative self talk by asking "HOW?"
Our brain doesn't distinguish between what you say and what you think. If you think, "I can't do it," your brain accepts it as a fact.
To avoid this, instead of saying, "I can't do it," ask yourself, "How can I do it?"
It will redirect your brain to think and find s...
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#5:Don't let that monster make the decision for YOU
In decision-making, anxiety might push you toward the most comfortable and seemingly secure option in the moment, but it will only worsen.
Instead, base your decisions on the future you desire, aligned with your long-term goals.
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#6: Be grateful, even for the smalest step you did
Celebrate taking a step, no matter how small it was.
For those with generalized anxiety, congratulate yourself for responding to that lingering message. For those with social anxiety, celebrate saying hello to your neighbor
Don't dwell on whether you did things perfectly; simply
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#8: Take care of yourself
Do sport, take a ray of sun, drink water, get enough sleep, meditate, etc.
Avoid coffee, sugar, and overly fatty foods.
Don't forget, you try to control a monster so the better you take care of your physical health, the more effectively you'll manage your anxiety 💪
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When asking how to overcome anxiety, we always hear the "Build your confidence and self-esteem!". But that takes time to accomplish. We might die of our anxiety before fully getting there. So, alongside your journey to build confidence, these tips can help you control your anxiety :)
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7. Breathe Deeply
- Take a long, deep breath to calm yourself down.
- According to Harvard Health, deep breathing exercises can help reduce stress.
Breathe Slowly
The “4-7-8 breath” technique is touted as a calming practice and tool to combat anger.
Exhale completely through your mouth, then inhale through your nose for a count of four. Hold your breath for seven seconds, then exhale through your mouth for a count of eight. It’s not possible t...
4-7-8 Breathing
Created by Dr. Andrew Weil this is breathing exercise to help you relax:
- First, let your lips part. Exhaling completely through your mouth.
- Next, close your lips, inhaling silently through your nose as you count to 4.
- Then, for 7 seconds, hold your breath.
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