Anxiety Managment

ANXIETY MANAGEMENT

Think of Solutions, not problems.

Educate Yourself :

Learn that anxiety is a treatable illness. Millions of people suffer from anxiety. So you are not alone.

Address Roadblocks :

It's OK to have roadblocks. It will disappear as you become more skilled at reducing your anxiety.

Set Gradual, Progressive Goals :

Unrealistically high goals can lead to feelings of frustration and halt your progress because you feel you have 'failed'. To avoid this pitfall, set yourself up for success by setting gradual, progressive goals.

Train Your Boady and Mind to Respond to Stress Differnetly :

You do this by repeatedly applying anxiety-reducing success techniques in your daily life.

Learning Deep Breathing :

Deep breathing involves deliberately learning to slow your breathing rate and breathe from the diaphragm ( a muscle in the lower abdomen ). Some experts consider deep breathing to be the most important step to reduce anxiety.

Exercise :

Either stand up or lie down, whatever is most comfortable for you.

1. Place one hand on your abdomen.

2. Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose, starting at the bottom of your abdomen, imagine

you're blowing up a balloon, ( fill your lower abdomen first ).

3. Count slowly to three as you inhale. You will feel your hand rise as you do this.

Make Wellness a Way of Life :

Build a lasting solution by creating a low-anxiety lifestyle.

This Involves : Staying motivated by reading books, listening to CD's and tapes, and by associating with people that support your low-anxiety lifestyle.

CELEBRATE your Successes :

The key to overcome anxiety is to celebrate your successes.

Celebrate them.

ENJOY THE LIFE & ENJOY THE MOMENT

SMILE MORE OFTEN.