Everyone goes through ruff patches and stress, but some may struggle with being anxious more than they need.. almost taking over all of their feelings about situations. Here are some ideas to possibly reduce your anxiety when you may have a big test coming up or just a stressful day. I use some of these when I'm feeling anxious during the day.
1. Meditate for 30 minutes, it does more good and calms your heart rate down, always a benefit.
2. Yoga at the gym? Try a class, its quite relaxing.
3. Take a 20 minute nap after a cup of coffee or tea and feel reenergized to keep studying or feel more prepared for the day ahead.
4. Kickboxing is always a great way to relieve and stop thinking with high energy. Go to a nearby gym or the gym at school and punch the bag they have.
5. Eat yogurt more. I recently read that in an article, haven't tried it myself but why not see if it helps.
6. Eat some ice cream, ice cream is always a good help if you need a pick me up.
7. Sit and just stare off in the distance for a bit, it clears your mind.
8. Talk it out with someone. When I'm anxious, my mom is always a help to calm me down.
9. Taking a walk works wonders too. It gives your head a little break.
10. Take more breaks while studying but make them shorter, always seems to help me relax but still get stuff done.
11. Watch a funny video on YouTube.
12. Just sit and take deep breaths and try to refocus as your brain may not be 100% focused on what you may have been working on.
13. Smile for a while. Even if its hard, it won't do any harm.
Anxiety is just beating your brain at its own game. Take care of yourself and treat yourself well. Sleep my mom says is always the answer but just all in all try to stay as positive as you can be.
