Stress can strike anyone at any time, but anxiety occurs when stress is present for an extended amount of time, from several months to several years. Acknowledge your stress and anxiety this month, and get rid of them.
If you don’t have a regular exercise routine already, start one now. Exercise helps relieve your anxiety and releases endorphins, or mood-boosting hormones.
Makeover your diet this month. The foods you consume correspond with how well you feel, and if you’re eating lots of sugar and processed foods you could be increasing the likelihood of stress. Get more whole grains, fruits, and veggies in your diet to feel healthier and reduce your anxiety.
Often a surprising source of anxiety, that morning cup of java may be increasing your physical symptoms of anxiety. Difficulty breathing, uncontrollable shaking, and sweaty palms can all be the result of too much caffeine affecting your anxiety.
If you don’t get your full eight hours of sleep per night, you may not notice a huge difference, but after a week of the same schedule, it will start to take a toll on your physical and mental health. Your body feels best when it sleeps and wakes at the same time every day; try to get in a pattern that works for you.
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