Learn Effective Techniques for Anxiety

 

You can achieve a peaceful, focused, and ‘jitter-free’ state of mind once you learn effective techniques for anxiety. We are consumed with negative thoughts as a result of the outbreak of the coronavirus worldwide. You can learn to cope more easily with the many factors that are causing such overwhelming anxiety in our modern era dealing with the corona pandemic.

What is anxiety? It’s a mental state that results from a normal reaction to a stressor, either internal or external. We know what the stressor is. Now, it’s up to us to find ways to reduce the effect that COVID has on us.

Here are 3 fool-proof, scientifically proven relaxation techniques that are effective for anxiety. Although they don’t represent a complete cure for anxiety, they can certainly alleviate the effects during this stressful and difficult time in our lives. Moreover, they can provide some peace of mind, because by practicing any one of the techniques, you will be more capable of controlling your emotions. Consider signing up for our 8-week program to get a full variety of options with instruction on how to do it.

Here are 3 Easy and Effective Techniques for Anxiety

•    Gradual relaxation

– this is the simplest type of self-control and anti-anxiety therapy you can find.  What happens is you help yourself mentally by using your physical function.
To begin with, focus on tensing all your muscle groups as much as you can. Feel all the muscles in your body tense up. Then relax them. Most people don’t recognize that the first sign of anxiety is tense muscles. However, once you learn how to control your muscles, by practicing this type of relaxation technique, the next time your body becomes tense and rigid, you will be able to achieve a relaxed state more quickly.

The mind follows the body, therefore, if you relax your body, your mind will follow in its footsteps. You will notice the calm and it will be rendered serene, calm, and able to withstand the stress factors.

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 Applied relaxation

– This technique builds on the previous technique. It focuses directly on relaxing each muscle. Progressively relax each muscle group. You can start at your feet and slowly work up your body. This technique can be combined with positive thinking. Imagine a serene and calming place, like a secluded sandy beach or a colorful garden. Or think about something or someone that makes you feel good like a special friend or pet in your life.

This technique helps you stay calm and relaxed to cope with the real-life situation that is causing so much anxiety.

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 Meditation

– This method uses affirmations, counting backward, or using a mantra, which is a sound that is able to encourage mental focus. These are key methods used to calm the anxious mind. The greatest benefit of meditation is, first and foremost, mental distraction.

Some people find focusing on a sound to be relaxing. It has a calming effect. Many find this technique more difficult as it is actively connected to the mind and involves the way attention is focused.

So, daily practice of any of these relaxation techniques for anxiety can help you calm down more quickly and alleviate anxiety. You will be able to deal with stressful situations more effectively.

Relaxation in Nature