The rise and fall of anxiety can get the best of us when schedules are hectic and deadlines pile up. Being the young, impatient person that I am, I have my moments of anxiety that seem uncontrollable. There were times where it got to the point where I was calling my parents and crying to them, begging them to let me go home.

In these types of experiences, it can be difficult to keep calm in the present moment. However, when you gather your senses and become aware of the present moment, you are well on your way to accomplishing what you need to do.

The first step is to breathe. When I get anxious, my heart rate increases, I break into a cold sweat, my stomach churns and my thoughts of doom race through my head. To get out of this situation, just be aware of the present moment you are in.

Remember to breathe through your nose. Taking deep breaths in three-second intervals can lower your heart rate and make you calmer quicker. It's really amazing how such a simple function can be easily forgotten in the moments of panic.

After a long day, breathing can seem hard to do. A specific technique you can use when you're at home is to press your pinky finger on one nostril, then breathe in deeply. When you exhale, use your thumb to press on the other nostril. I promise you'll feel better immediately.

Once you are calm, come up with a plan to prevent yourself from getting into scary situations again. Write down what you need to accomplish in the next week, or just for that day. Visualizing everything you need to do will help make it seem less intimidating.

Another important thing to remember is healthy eating. Grabbing the Oreos in the pantry in your darkest hour may help you for that evening, but don't keep on buying boxes of them at the store knowing that you're going to be stressed out later on.

Sugars, fats, and foods that are high in sodium will only spike up your energy for a short period of time. At the end of the day or a very long night, you will be terribly exhausted because of the crash after your sugar high.

To function properly throughout your day, you need to have a sustainable diet. Some "brain foods" that will help you throughout your day are nuts, beans, avocados, green foods, green tea, blueberries, tomatoes, brown rice, dark chocolate and to top it off red wine. It's easier said than done to find easy recipes and eat healthily. Sure, it may take a bit of time in your busy day, but it's an important foundation to set up.

Of course, don't forget to pace yourself. Little rewards and breaks throughout your week can be beneficial. Working yourself until exhaustion can be frustrating and you may get less work done. If you feel as though you did all you could do on that day, then you can put that project on pause and return to it later when you feel rejuvenated.

Self-care is a major cornerstone to preventing yourself from getting anxious, it can also prevent you from having low self-esteem for yourself. Dressing well, appearing fresh, and being clean can go a long way to how you will complete your tasks in the day.

With the advice I gave you, I hope you remember that the best solution to handle anything you become nervous about is to remember to breathe.