Stop Worrying: 10 Tips To Get Rid Of Anxiety

Today there are many reasons for our concern. Take, for example, work, study, household chores, finances, and the environment. Now a pandemic has been added to this list as well. To deal with your growing anxiety, try the methods we’ve put together for you below. And then make them part of your daily routine to regularly remind yourself that you are in control of your life.

How To Beat Anxiety?

You can fight anxiety by following the tips mentioned below.

1. Go In For Sports

Exercise has a positive effect not only on appearance and physical performance but also on mental health. You may find that if you do 20-30 minutes of cardio in the morning, your energy level will rise from an introverted zombie to that of a king. And if there is not much time in the morning, do at least a warm-up or a short 7-10 minute workout.

2. Ditch Alcohol

If you are one of those people, who cannot spend their day without having alcohol, then you are at risk of developing anxiety and even worsening it. A person may feel sad and drink alcohol, but it will only intensify the situation, and this vicious cycle continues.

Therefore, you need to give up the consumption of alcoholic drinks to live a healthy life. If you are not sure how to start, try calling alcohol addiction helplines that are available 24/7 for assistance. You can share your condition over the phone and take guidance from an expert.

3. Try To Be A Morning Person

If you love sitting up late, then you probably don’t like all those obsessive negative thoughts that inevitably roll at the end of every day. The best way to get rid of them is to go to bed early and to wake up early as well. When you make it a routine, you will observe a positive change in your life.

4. Start Keeping A Diary

Keeping a journal is considered to be an effective way to get rid of anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and negative memories. Remember the Dumbledore Memory Pool from Harry Potter? It is a magical reservoir that stores memories.

Why don’t you create something similar too? Journaling is a great opportunity to review, process, and think about all the things that you usually don’t have time for.

5. Access Social Networks Only From A Computer

And while each of us will agree that Instagram content is an inaccurate representation of our life, this app still makes us involuntarily compare ourselves with others, which make us tend to feel inferior. Of course, you can check out Instagram from time to time from your phone, especially on weekends.

But try to limit the use of the application by only logging into it from a computer. For example, you can use this app while resting between work tasks when you have only a couple of free minutes. You will see that such a limitation will be a salvation for your self-esteem.

6. Use Earplugs To Ensure Quality Sleep

If you have a sensitive sleep, you cannot do without some help. Do not skimp on good earplugs (if you wake up from every rustle), blackout curtains, or a sleep mask (if the light from the street bothers you). By using tools, you will be able to have a good sleep and, in turn, feel less anxious in the morning.

7. Turn On The “Do Not Disturb” Mode On Your Phone

If you are the king/queen of procrastination, this tip is for you. If you need to exclude all chances of postponing work tasks, the Do Not Disturb feature on your smartphone becomes a lifesaver. When your device screen doesn’t light up every few minutes, you can fully focus on any task.

Yes, your friends might have to wait an extra hour to get your reaction to the funny meme. But at least your return message will be sincere.

8. Take Pictures Of Doorknobs And Switches

If you know what OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) is, then you definitely know the feeling when you leave the apartment for a long period of time, and the thought immediately comes to mind: did I turn off the iron? Did I lock the door? And no matter how many times you’ve checked and rechecked your home, these thoughts never stop plaguing your head as soon as you step outside.

An easy solution is to photograph these parts of your home. And when you try to relax again, and a familiar unpleasant feeling starts to creep up to you, you can look at these pictures and make sure that everything is in order.

9. Eat The Same Breakfast 

Thinking about food is, of course, fun but obviously not when you already have a lot of tasks at work to worry about. Give yourself a morning gift – eat the same breakfast (or lunch). Pick a dish that you especially love and enjoy every morning. It will save you from deciding what to eat and also from the anxiety that it brings.

10. Watch Thrillers Or Horror Films

Horror movies will give you the ability to channel and release all your worries in a safe place. Plus, nothing connects with friends like watching a horror movie together. So spend some quality time with your friends and let all negative thoughts go away.

Besides, watching thrillers keep your mind of obsessive thoughts that make you feel more anxious. It is great therapy and works wonders for many. You must also give it a try to fight the anxiety.

Summing Up

Negative thoughts, work pressure, relationship problems; all of these are responsible for causing anxiety. Thus, if you want to get rid of it, you need to follow the tips mentioned in this article. In a short time, you will feel more relaxed and happier than before. Just have faith that you can fight difficulties and still be happy!