8 Anxiety Hacks That Cost Next To Nothing
Anxiety is super common these days. Here are some ways to nip it in the bud.
Anxiety is becoming more and more common these days...
How do we beat it?
Luckily, there are some hacks out there to minimize the effects.
Click here for our top 8 anxiety hacks.
1. Hold an ice cube: The next time you're feeling anxious, grab an ice cube from the freezer.
Your mind will be forced to focus on the coldness instead of your racing thoughts. Number 2...
2. Drink something hot.
Like the ice cube, the heat gives you something to focus on. Number 3...
3. Try "free writing": Grab a piece of paper and a pen and let your feelings flow.
Don't think, just write. You'll feel a little calmer and less worried when it's over. Number 4...
4. Try a body scan meditation: When your mind is racing, it's hard to meditate the traditional way. Try relaxing your muscles one by one.
It will clear your mind, you'll see. Number 5...
5. Witness your breath: Take a breath and notice every moment from the first second you breathe in, to the moment your breathe out.
It'll take your nerves down a notch. Number 6...
6. Talk to yourself: Make affirmations to yourself like: "I'm safe", "I'm ok", "I'm good".
After a while, your brain will start to believe it. Number 7...
7. Chew gum: Just like the ice cube, it gives you something to focus on.
It'll also burn excess anxious energy. Now for our favorite, more important hack...
8. Listen to binaural beats
Look up binaural beats on youtube (beta or delta). It puts your mind into a calmer state without even trying!
