9 Tips for Anxiety

Journal

Write down when you feel anxious and what might’ve triggered it

Awareness

Doing that and/or noticing what causes it will help you better prepare for future situations

Unplug

For a few hours a day get away from your phone/computer or wherever you get your news

Call a Friend

Sometimes we just need someone to talk to (this doesn’t replace therapy)

Exercise

Go for a walk, do some yoga, train with a YouTube video (get that blood pumping)

Make art

Create ANYTHING, paint, do your makeup, wrap crystals, download a paint by numbers app

Deep Breathes

IN 4 seconds HOLD 4 seconds OUT 4 seconds

Meditation

There are zoom and live classes, even free YouTube videos or apps

Go Outside

Time in the sun and outdoors has been shown to improve/calm your mood