Learn how to free yourself from anxieties with these 8 easy steps
- ShieldUrselfPhilanthropy
- Oct 16, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 20, 2019
1) Be aware of your stressors . . .Learn to identify them individually, they come from several areas. . .Confusion, unclear requirements,Unattainable demands, repercussions of mistakes like high penalties, loss of sleep, aggravated or agitated with situations that you've been holding on to, disappointment with un-reached goals can also cause anxieties. . .whatever the situation, the cause must be identified and dealt with one at a time. . .
2) Reverse your stress . . . Use your mind to take you away from your trouble by focusing your thoughts on a very pleasant place you'd like to be such as "Hawaii", imagine you are there, calm the body by processing positive thoughts, since you've identified the issue, you now know what your dealing with, after calming down, seek out problem solving solutions to correct whatever it is that's annoying you
3) Take care of your body . . . As much as possible, "Live a healthy lifestyle" maintaining healthy eating, exercise, and sleep, healthy habits makes a huge difference in how your body will respond to stressors instead of reacting to them.
4) Get into the right frame of mind. . . responding from a calm focused state of mind can be the difference between Stress or Peace!!! Though some situations are "OUT OF OUR CONTROL" we "CAN CONTROL" ourselves and in doing so we can greatly lesson the affects of any negativity. Self-control is key!
5) Cut down on stressors with systems of better time management . . .develop simple systems that work for you, you know what you need by the struggles your facing. . .get up earlier, leave earlier, if your late reschedule, but whatever you do don't stress over something that you cannot change and change the things you can without anxiety! if it's cold outside wear a jacket, if it's raining grab your umbrella!
6) Avoid toxic people. . .Toxic relationships are one of our "biggest stressors" and we all have at least, one person in our life that can actually deplete our good energy and leave us restless, aggravated, and anxious. Toxic people are generally . . .critical, unfriendly, judgmental, and filled with complaints that can bring us down, "don't allow yourself to get sucked in"! Remain polite, excuse yourself with class and dignity, and avoid them as much as possible.
7) Purposed thought process. . . this process helps us to focus on what counts, it keeps us from allowing "our minds to add anxiety from imaginary experiences", or from drifting back over past trauma or troubles. When you find your mind drifting away to a "NO GOOD" place, quickly correct your thought process by changing your thinking pattern habits. Practice makes perfect!
8) Practice long-term resilience-forming habits . . . what is it that helps you bounce back? Rest, sleep, work, strategizing, laughing, music, dancing, praise, prayer, walks, a movie, crocheting? whatever it is that gives you peace from your storms, do them more often! Empower yourself by operating out of a peaceful place that strengthens you!

This is a beautifully written explanation of the cause and effect of stress, as well as ways to cope and reduce symptoms of anxiety......