One of the curses of being able to think and reason is the ability to feel fear and anxiety. Fear and anxiety can serve as helpful cues that there may be a situation that deserves caution, but after this is accomplished, they cause more harm than good.
You create your own fear and anxiety. You can also create your own peace and serenity.
1. Breathing is the fastest way to derail fear and anxiety.
Choose to minimize the effects of fear and anxiety in your life:
When faced with fearful thoughts or situations, we begin breathing quickly and shallowly. This type of breathing begins a cascade of physiological events that result in feelings of fear and anxiety. It’s possible to circumvent this process by breathing deeply and slowly.
Try breathing quickly and shallowly for 60 seconds and see how you feel. Now try breathing slower and deeper. Notice the differences.
Breathing is also a great way to begin a meditation practice. Check out the video below to get started:
2. Act normally.
Continue behaving as you would if there were nothing to fear. You can communicate to the fearful part of yourself that everything is okay. If you can act as if everything is fine, your brain will begin to believe it.
3. Spend time with supportive friends and family.
A night on the town can work wonders to relieve stress and anxiety. A long, meaningful talk over a cup of coffee (even if virtually) can be very beneficial. If you are a woman looking for a supportive tribe of like-minded sisters, feel free to join our Facebook group here.
4. Have positive expectations.
Fear and anxiety are the result of expecting the worst. When you expect the best, you can’t feel afraid. You’ll feel excited instead.
5. Start small.
Afraid of spiders? Look at photos of little, harmless spiders until you feel calm and relaxed.
6. Let it go of the fear and anxiety.
It’s common for fear and anxiety in one part of your life to bleed over into other parts of your life. A rough morning meeting with the boss could ruin the rest of your day if you let it. Once the event is over, decide to let it go and move on.
7. Sweat out the fear and anxiety.
The chemicals that your body releases during times of fear and anxiety can last quite a while. One easy way to get rid of them is to exercise. Work up a sweat and watch your fear and anxiety melt away. Exercise is also a much healthier way to deal with unpleasant feelings than drugs, alcohol, or overeating.
8. Take action.
If you’re worried, do something to resolve the source of your worry. By taking action, you’re taking responsibility. You also become more focused on your plan, which takes your mind away from your fears. The more you do to resolve the situation, the less fear and anxiety you’ll feel.
A great action step is attending workshops or seminars. Check out my FREE 5-DAY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP will provide ways to finally stop the cycle of anxiety, worry, and fear so that you can regain control of your life! Register here.
9. Reward yourself.
After dealing successfully with a challenging situation, celebrate. Consistent rewards will help teach your brain that these stressful situations have a positive outcome. Buy yourself something small or do something enjoyable. Anything that puts you in a good mood is a great choice.
10. Distract yourself from the fear and anxiety .
Sometimes there’s nothing you can do about the situation. In those cases, distractions can provide relief. Ensure that your distractions are positive, such as reading something beneficial or getting some exercise. At the very least, avoid distractions that are unhealthy or lead to additional challenges.
11. Use positive affirmations.
Keep your mind focused on positive thoughts by saying positive things to yourself. How you talk to yourself affects your mood and experience. Provide your email here, with a short message requesting affirmations and I will send you a free copy of my “go-to” affirmations.
Fear and anxiety can be crippling if allowed to go too far. There are many techniques for minimizing these negative emotions. Those that feel fear and anxiety regularly are experts at generating these feelings.
Become an expert at generating feelings of peace and comfort instead. It just takes practice.
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Following your dreams is a huge part of elevating your joy. Each day you live in that elevation, brings you closer to a living a divinely elevated life of happiness.
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