Calm yourself down!

 “Breathing is the number one and most operative technique for dipping anger and anxiety quickly”.

Allow yourself to say that you’re anxious or angry. When you label how you’re feeling and allow yourself to direct it, the anxiety and anger you’re experiencing may decline. Part of being anxious or angry is having ridiculous thoughts that don’t unavoidably make sense. These thoughts are often the “worse-case scenario.” You might find yourself caught in the “what if” cycle, which can cause you to sabotage a lot of things in your life.

“Go for a walk or run. Engaging in some physical activity releases serotonin to help you calm down and feel better.” However, you should avoid physical activity that includes the expression of anger, such as punching walls or screaming. “This has been shown to increase feelings of anger, as it reinforces the emotions because you end up feeling good as the result of being angry,”. 

This tip requires you to exercise the breathing techniques you’ve learned. After taking a few deep breaths, close your eyes and picture yourself calm. See your body relaxed, and imagine yourself working through a traumatic or anxiety-causing condition by staying calm and focused.

The next time you feel your nervousness level cranking up, grab some headphones and tune in to your favourite music. Listening to music can have a very calming effect on your body and mind.