Today many more people suffer with anxiety than ever before. The causes can be numerous but the results are the same, it will bring unhappiness and stress. People in every country can suffer from anxiety, it doesn't matter what their background or age. If you are one of these people then you only have two choices, you can let the anxiety take over or you can get back in control of your life. There are a number of useful techniques that you can use to beat the feelings of anxiety -
1. At all times try to control your mind and thoughts. It may be easy to let negativity rise but it is also easy to think about the positive aspects of your situation and life.
2. Don't respond in an over-emotional matter to trivial situations. Try to maintain a calm and composed demeanor at all times. Learn to practice self discipline.
3. When you are laying in bed at night do your best to think of happy things. Often anxiety can take over when we are in bed trying to sleep. Use this time to remember a funny movie or story.
4. When you get up in the morning, say to yourself that it will be a good day. It is often the case that by having a positive outlook good things will actually happen to you.
5. Always try to keep busy. Usually people become more anxious when they are idle. Start and end the day with activities that you enjoy. Even by doing the housework it can take your mind of any problems that you may have. Reading, watching TV, and surfing the net can also be used to occupy yourself.
6. It often helps to talk about our anxieties with a good friend. They will be able to see everything from another perspective and help to reassure us.
7. If there is an activity that you have always wanted to do, but never been able, then create a plan that works towards it.
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For more details about Creativity Coaching contact Tom Binns at The Creativity Practice.
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