Anxiety can hit us in many different ways and it can leave us feeling lonely and isolated. But it doesn’t have to be this way. I wanted to share with you some of the things that you could consider doing to help make a positive change in your life and combat the feelings of anxiety.
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Positive changes to help with Anxiety
Is your diet causing more problems than good
Sometimes the answer can be very simple, and what we put into our bodies is ultimately what we get out of them. You may find that you seek solace in food. Perhaps looking for a way that you can feel better and overeat or binge eating the food that perhaps will give you an energy boost like sugary treats and junk is a way of coping. But this can be just as bad for you as the sugar comedown can be just as tough as the initial anxiety that caused you to reach for it in the first place.
Take some time to look at your diet and consider a more balanced approach to what you eat. Make sure you eat all the food groups and nourish your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to function. You may start to feel better, have a more consistent level of energy, and see improvement in other areas.
Could now be the time to start exercising
Exercise may be the last thing on your mind and with small children to look after you may already think you get your fair share. But exercise can be such a good way to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. Heading out for a walk, running, or even attending a local aerobics class can give you time to clear your head and feel energised and ready for anything. Your fitness levels will rise, and so will your need for it.
It can actually be very addictive. You could choose to do it on your own and use it as some time for yourself or if that might be a struggle right now go out with your children, run around with them in the park, and you will start to see the difference it could make to your life.
Herbal remedies could be the answer
There are some great recommendations out there and herbal remedies that you can try to help alleviate the causes of stress and anxiety in your life. Whether you choose to add herbal remedies to smoothies or take them in a capsule form they can start to give your body what it needs to fight back against the mental demons. You can research different herbal remedies online. It can often be the ideal route to try before considering medicated options that could be provided by your doctor.
Trying different therapy options
There could be other things you could consider trying, and therapy is one of the most common resolves to things like anxiety as it can give you the tools you need to handle it on a day-to-day basis, and by doing so help you to overcome the issues far quicker.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, for example, will help deal with the intrusive thoughts that anxiety can present. The thoughts you think that’s top you doing something or feeling a certain way. Handling the situation and overcoming it will help you deal with it much more effectively. Counselling can also be a great option as it gives you a safe space to talk about how you feel without the worry of upsetting or offending people.
Work on your mindset and how you think
Your mind is such a powerful tool and often is the main culprit for how you are feeling. It can be the thoughts that turn into actions, which is why it may be time to place some focus on this part of your body. Right now you could be thinking very negatively about things and life in general, but try and turn that thought into something positive. It may feel forced at first, but over time you will develop new habits and a more positive outlook and thought process. Even the language you use day to day could be effective, such as trying to ensure you don’t always talk about things in a negative manner.
Are the negative influences in your life that aren’t helping?
Finally, are there any negative influences in your life that are bringing you down? If the answer is yes then this might be the time for you to get rid of them in your life. It may sound harsh, but surrounding yourself with negative people can be the biggest issue that you have, and sometimes changing the people and the surroundings can change your thoughts and how you feel.
I hope that these options help you to combat anxiety and make some positive changes in your life.
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