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Five Natural Ways to Reduce
Anxiety
• Distractive toys
– An anxiety sufferer does not have to purchase the dreaded fidget
spinner. Everyone needs something different; some are drawn to spiky
surfaces, some are attracted to more stress-ball type objects, some
like things with sharp corners, some like smooth contours, the list
goes on and on. There isn’t one toy that will work for you, but if you
continue to search, then you’re bound to find a little trinket that fits
your fancy and helps distract your scurrying mind during times of
trouble.
• Forest-bathing
– This is the most unusual, yet the most interesting natural anxiety
remedy on our list today. A practice dating back to ancient times in
Japan, and we’re not talking about an actual naked bath. When you’re
feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, grab your earbuds and get out
of the house. If it’s an option, visit a city park or a wooded area with a
pathway to feel the effects of forest bathing. The beauty of nature
and the solitude has been known to work wonder for those suffering
from anxiety.