6 Tips for Anxiety-less Living
| 1. | Breathe correctly. Throughout the day, stop and take deep breaths, slowly, through the nose, filling the abdomen. Release slowly.
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| 2. | Quiet your mind. Twice daily, turn off the chatter in your brain. Focus on a peaceful scene, your breathing, or calming music.
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| 3. | Relax your muscles. Every day, stretch, do progressive muscle relaxation or yoga exercises.
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| 4. | Control worrying. Be aware of how often you think "what-if" thoughts. Learn to be realistic in your expectations of the future.
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| 5. | Confront and resolve problems. Avoiding difficulties often makes them grow bigger; this creates more stress in the long run.
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| 6. | If nothing else works, maintain a sense of humor and remain .com |