3 Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety

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Milana N
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People who experience anxiety symptoms on a daily basis should definitely consult with their doctor in order to get proper treatment. However, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to reduce these symptoms.

Stay Active

There are so many health benefits of regular exercise and reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression is only one of them. Regular exercise can help you stay positive for a long time and it may also reduce the frequency of panic attacks.

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Anzeige | running into the next family visit like 🤷🏼‍♀️ ich hoffe, ihr genießt weiterhin die feiertage mit euren liebsten ❤️ ich bin schon auf dem weg nach würzburg zu meiner family und wollte euch nur darauf hinweisen, dass heute endlich eine LAUF-KOLLEKTION von @gymshark launched 😍 und darauf, dass ihr niemals angst davor haben solltet, ein anfänger in egal was zu sein. jeder hat irgendwann mal angefangen, geht seinen eigenen weg voller tief- und hochpunkte und irgendwann kommen wir trotzdem alle an. laufen war bei mir immer so eine sache – die größte hassliebe. mittlerweile liebe ich es. und ich will mehr in 2020 🤫 aber alles zu seiner zeit! 🙏🏼 genießt den tag! | PS: ich trage S in allen teilen der SPEED kollektion – würde euch aber empfehlen, den BH grösser zu bestellen! 🥰 #gymsharkwomen #gymshark #running

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Avoid Caffeine

Unfortunately, caffeine in your favorite drink can increase nervousness and worsen anxiety symptoms. If you have any reason to believe that caffeine is affecting your health in any way, try ditching it for a while.

Meditation

Meditation is a well-known method for reducing stress and relieving anxiety symptoms. Only 10 to 15 minutes of meditation every day can help you feel more balanced and focused throughout the day.

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December has truly been a whirlwind for my family and I. I did my best to stay on track and stick to my rituals however I found that what I did not stick to was my breath work and meditations. Just a month with out this practice and I feel more anxiety then usual, my sleep has been compromised and I don’t feel quite as focused. ^ ^ The hardest part is starting again, getting back up on that horse and continuing to do the things that we know make us feel better. Even though I really didn’t feel like meditating today I made myself do it and OMG I feel so much more grounded, connected, calm and positive. ^ ^ For me I find alternate nostril breathing to be a wonderful transition into breath work and meditation. Just 3-5 minutes a day can greatly improve your energy, mood, cognitive function and so much more. So how do we do alternate nostril breathing?… ^ ^ •find a comfortable space to sit down. Somewhere you feel calm and still. Sit with legs crossed, make sure your spine is long and you sit up tall •reach your right hand towards your nose and rest your left hand gently in your lap or on your knee •with your right hand, make a Shaka 🤙🏼 sign. •exhale fully then use your right thumb to close your right nostril •inhale through your left nostril and then close the left nostril with your pinky •open the right nostril and exhale through that side •inhale through the right nostril and then close that nostril •open the left nostril and exhale through the left side •this completes one cycle. You may do this for up to 5 minutes. •try and complete this exercise with an exhale on the left side 🙏🏻 sometimes I like to shake out my arms and hands and complete one big inhale lifting my arms up and then exhale loudly and drop my arms down to release any pent up energy I might have. ^ ^ There are many ways to meditate for me I find this one easy to follow and easy to stick to. ^ ^ What about you? What are your favorite meditations or breath work exercises to do when you need to get back on track?

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