Porterville Recorder

How to take edge off anxieties and fears

- STANLEY POPOVICH

Do you ever feel you’re overwhelme­d with anxiety and your mind is overrun with fearful and negative thoughts? If so, it can be challengin­g in getting relief from your current situation.

As a result, here are 6 tips on how to quickly relieve your nerves and clear your head from your current anxieties.

1. Exercise: The best way to get rid of your anxieties is to do some kind of physical activity such as taking a brisk walk or a short run. Exercise is a great way to help relieve your tension and to get your anxieties under control.

2. Go to a social event: Taking part in a social event will help get your mind off of your problems. Socializin­g with others or being around people is a great way to feel better when your feeling anxious and stressed out.

3. Hang out with your friends: Spending time with your friends is a great way to relieve your stresses. Talking to your friends will help you to focus on other things rather than thinking about your problems. Your friends will make you laugh and help you to relax.

4. Do some breathing techniques: Taking deep breaths is another great way to relieve your tension and to clear your mind. By taking a few minutes out of your busy schedule to do some breathing techniques, you will feel better and you will be able to think more clearly.

5. Do something you enjoy: Doing something you like to do is another way to get rid of your anxieties. You will also increase your chances of meeting other people. As a result, you will feel better and you will get a fresh perspectiv­e on things.

6. Talk to a profession­al: If you need some advice or just need to express your feelings, take some time to talk to a counselor, your minister, or somebody you trust. You can also spend some time praying and talking to God which is another way to express your feelings and frustratio­ns.

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