Steps to Calm your Anxious Thoughts.
We all experience automatic negative thoughts (also known as ANTs). They can cause anxiety, especially if they are on replay in your mind. Here are steps you can take to calm your ANTs now.
Take a few deep belly breaths and continue focusing on your breathing.
Remind yourself that anxious thoughts are normal and they will eventually pass.
Write down your anxious thoughts. Bringing light to your thoughts diminishes their power. When you are done, tear up the paper and throw it away. You can also talk to someone you trust about your thoughts.
Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, light stretching, or progressive muscle relaxation.
Drink water with lemon or electrolytes.
Take a break from any stress-inducing situations. It’s okay to cancel plans for rest.
Spend some time outside in nature and take in the sights and sounds around you.
Make time for activities that make you happy, such as reading, listening to music, or engaging in a hobby.
Get rest.
Stay hydrated and eat nourishing foods.
Sabrina Custer, author
