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5 Ways to Stop Anxiety in Minutes and Get a Free Hypnosis Audio
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Anxiety is debilitating and if left unchecked it can stop you in from living your life fully. Whether it’s family, work, or fun activities anxiety will rob you from all of the things you once enjoyed.
The good news is there are things that can stop anxiety in its tracks. In tis article we cover our top 3 ways to stop anxiety fast, and tell you how you can get a FREE anxiety hypnosis audio too!
1. Stand Tall and Breathe
If you think of a time when you felt anxious the chances are your body felt tight. When our bodies are tight we not only restrict the flow of oxygen but we send signal to our brain that we are unsafe.
So the first thing you need to do when you are feeling anxious is to stand as tall as you can. This way you open your chest which helps you to breathe easily.
If you are in a vehicle and can’t stand up, just straighten your back instead.
Breaking the usual anxious pose can help disrupt certain signals to your brain, which in turn will stop the cycle of anxiety.
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2. 5 Things Game
When you are getting anxious or are experiencing the start of an attack. Try this game
- Look around you, name 5 things that you can see
- Close your eyes, and name 5 sounds you can hear
- Stop for a moment and move 5 body parts and feel their movement
It may sound like a strange game, but it all designed to help you get out of your head and in touch with your physical world.
With this activity, you get to can break your current negative thoughts It may not be the end for your anxiety, but it can help you stop your anxiety fast.
3. Do Something Physical
Physical activity is one of the best things you can do for yourself. If you find yourself starting to get anxious, instead of just sitting there, get up and do something.
It can be as simple as taking the trash out. Watering the plants or taking a five-minute brisk walk. Whichever way you get your heart pumping from physical is a good way to stop anxiety quickly.
4. Listen to Upbeat Music
Music is a way your change state quickly. Music has never been more accessible. In today’s world, you can turn on the radio, livestream on your laptop or break out your iPod and earbuds. By listening to upbeat music you may quickly find yourself bopping leaving your anxiety behind.
5. Get Creative to Stop Anxiety Fast
Painting, drawing and sculpting helps people communicate ideas that are hard to think about or difficult to put into words. Creativity helps us to connect to the present and get back into our body.
Get creative with color books for adults, get a doodle pad or a hobby like knitting. All of these creative activities will help to slow you down releasing you from your anxious state.
Concluding 5 Ways to Stop Anxiety Fast
In conclusion all of the above activities help to get you out of your head and into your body. They help interrupt the negative thought patterns that will lead you to be more anxious.
In addition to these five you can also learn to stop anxiety by listening to hypnosis audios. With a pair of ear buds or headset, take a few minutes and just listen.
I hope that the tools above help you manage anxiety so you can live life as you are meant to. Keep in mind though that even if it doesn’t work for you, you can still explore other things.