aubade | self care

anxiety

i have so much anxiety 24/7 and here are some ways i deal with my anxiety:

• look at clouds, this helps me a lot

• pay complete attention to something you would usually do on autopilot (brushing your teeth, eating, getting dressed, etc.)

• meditation, this works really well for me

• take slow, deep breaths

• stretch your muscles, it keeps you calm and focused

• washing your face with cold water makes you feel refreshed and focused

• go on airplane mode, to get away from social media for a while

• listen to your favorite music to block out the world for a while

• go sit outside and listen to the sounds

• check in with your emotions and sit quietly and name, without judgment, what you are feeling

• or write out your thoughts and feelings

• pet an animal, it's scientifically proven that petting animals makes you calmer and happier

• talk to and surround yourself with people who make you feel loved, accepted, and safe

don't let anxiety own your life. you own your life.