28/05/2021
6 m ways to calm down when you are feeling anxious for no reason…
1. Focus on your breathing
When we get very stressed we tend to take short, shallow breaths. The problem is, this only encourages our body’s ‘fight or flight‘ response which ends up prolonging our feeling of stress.
The very best thing we can do in any stressful situation is to focus on our breathing.
Make a big deal of both your inhale and exhale. Pause and try to count a few seconds after each. Make your breathing as long and deep as possible.
1. Try using a relaxation exercise
Find yourself a quiet space and close your eyes. Begin breathing deeply. Then start to take notice of each of your senses individually.
What can you hear around you? What can you smell? Open your eyes and what can you see?
Slowly become aware of your surroundings and allow your tension to dissipate.
4. Paint, draw or colour-in
Painting, drawing and colouring-in bring us back to the present. They allow us to be adventurous and playful, to make a mess and just have fun.
They also distract us from the fears and worries that can overwhelm us. Sometimes what we need is a little distraction, a little moment of rest from all the hustle and stress.
5. Go outside
While you are outside, try out the relaxation exercise. There is nothing more uplifting than listening to the early-morning birdsong.
6. Have a shower or run a bath..
. but make it an experience. Fill the bath with bubbles, allow the steam from the shower to soak into your pores, bundle yourself up in a warm, fluffy towel afterwards.
7. Take CBD oil
6 ways to calm down when you are feeling anxious for no reason…:
🌿Focus on your breathing
🌿Try using a relaxation exercise
🌿Paint, draw or colour-in
🌿Go outside
🌿Have a shower or run a bath
🌿Take some CBD oil
Have a wonderful weekend!