Anxiety is something that, unfortunately, many of us are all too familiar with. Whether it be because of classes, family issues, a fight with your best friend, or trying to figure out if the person you like has a crush on you too, anxiety can sometimes be too much to handle. These suggestions will hopefully be able to help you reset and relax just like they have helped me!
- Read Inspirational Quotes
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One of my personal favorite things to do when I’m stressed is to read quotes that remind me that my stress is a temporary thing. I highly recommend making a Pinterest board filled with numerous quotes and reminders so that when you’re feeling anxious you can easily pull it up.
- Breathe
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A lot of times when people feel stressed they forget the importance of deep breathing. Not to mention focusing your attention on your breath is a nice distraction from anxious feelings. Take three deep breaths and assess how you feel.
- Identify What is Stressing You Out and Try to Remove it
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If your stress is something that you can change, then you should absolutely do it. Maybe it’s a three-page paper or meeting with a new person, just get it out of the way. If it’s not something that can be taken care of, then remember not to stress about it too far in advance.
- Take a Nap
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Sometimes you just need an escape and a nap also helps you rest your mind from overthinking. Just curl up in your cozy bed and take a half-hour snooze. When you wake up hopefully you feel ready to face your stress head-on!
- Read a Book
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Another way to escape is to read a book and dive into a different world. You can choose what kind of book you want based on how you want it to make you feel. Maybe opt for a happy book to distract you from your stress.
If none of these helped then hey, a least you forgot about your stress while reading this article!