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TEAM TALK
Healthy Living Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress
When you're feeling anxious or stressed, these strategies will help you cope:
Take a time-out. Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation
techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps clear your head.
Eat well-balanced meals. Do not skip any meals. Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks
on hand.
Limit alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks .
Get enough sleep. When stressed, your body needs additional sleep and rest.
Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health. Check out the fitness tips
below.
Take deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly.
Count to 10 slowly. Repeat, and count to 20 if necessary .
Do your best. Instead of aiming for perfection, which isn't possible, be proud of however
close you get.
Accept that you cannot control everything. Put your stress in perspective: Is it really as
bad as you think?
Welcome humour. A good laugh goes a long way.
Maintain a positive attitude. Make an effort to replace negative thoughts with positive
ones.
Get involved. Volunteer or find another way to be active in your community, which creates
a support network and gives you a break from everyday stress
Learn what triggers your anxiety. Is it work, family, school, or something else you can identify? Write in a journal when you’re feeling stressed or anxious, and look for a pattern.
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