Here are some excellent techniques to do when you feel
anxious …
1. Relax your breathing. Take deliberate slow, deep
breaths, and feel the tension begin to subside.
2. Clear your mind of disturbing thoughts. Remind
yourself of all your strengths, of those occasions when you’ve coped in the
past, and of things you still have to look forward to.
3. Shut off the critical parent in your head. We all have
weaknesses and make mistakes. Don’t abandon, attack, or reject yourself. You
need to support, and to nurture, yourself.
4. Practice self-care. Temporarily step back from the
stressful situation. Maybe listen to some music, or message a friend, or play
with your pet, or go for a walk.
5. Respond – don’t react. You don’t have to do anything
right now. Take a moment to take control of your feelings and your thoughts.
Then assess the situations, and think through different options.
6. You may have to
put up protective boundaries. We often don’t have the energy to give at these
times – so withdraw from people who would drain your energy.
7. A burden shared
is a burden halved. Share how you feel with someone who cares. It’s good to ask
for help when you’re worried or afraid.
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