Managing Anxiety Action Guide

When you're feeling anxious or stressed, these strategies will help you cope:

• Take a time to manage your emotions. Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head.

• Eat well-balanced meals. What you feed your body influences how you feel.

• Limit alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks.

• Get enough sleep. When stressed, your body needs additional sleep and rest.

• Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health.

• Deep Breathing-Take deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly.

• Count to 10 slowly. Repeat, and count to 20 if necessary.

• Grant yourself grace. Instead of aiming for perfection, do your best and embrace all your progress.

• Focus on what you can control. Accept that you cannot control everything.

• Make time to laugh. Laughing is healthy and good for your emotional and mental well being.

• Practice positive affirmations. Maintain a positive attitude. Make an effort to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.

• Learn what triggers your anxiety. Learn the patterns that create the anxiety.

• Establish a support system. Tell friends and family you’re feeling overwhelmed, and let them know how they can help you. Talk to a therapist for professional help.