Our breathing becomes quick and shallow when we are nervous. By inducing the body's relaxation response and bringing down our heart rate and blood pressure, deep belly breathing relieves anxiety.
One of the best anxiety treatments, both short-term and long-term, is exercise. Muscle tension is relieved and worries are diverted by taking a walk.
Try anything to divert your focus from upsetting thoughts or feelings, such as running your fingers along the edge of your phone, putting your hands under cool running water, or colouring or drawing on paper.
Use calming scents like lavender or chamomile to soothe your senses and relax the mind.
Sip on calming herbal teas such as chamomile or valerian root to promote relaxation.
Write down your thoughts and feelings to process and alleviate anxiety.
Spend time with loved ones and engage in activities that make you happy and relaxed.
Practice PMR to systematically tense and relax muscle groups, promoting physical and mental relaxation.