The Essence of Managing Anxiety

Staying calm when anxiety and stress want to throw us for a loop is not easy. How can we manage to carry on when things get difficult? How about trying to:

  • Breathe – slow and steady inhaling and exhaling is a great way to calm agitation
  • Relax – progressive relaxation is a wonderful way to get tension out of each muscle group
  • Regroup – reduce constant activities and just spend some time playing with friends or family
  • Prepare – being informed about upcoming challenges, like a test, is key to successfully navigating the situation without getting anxious

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