5-Minute Anxiety First Aid Kit

We encounter overwhelming stress in daily life inevitably - workplace injustices that make you doubt your abilities; aging parents you struggle to find time for; constant tension in your relationship.

 

These can all trigger deep-seated anxiety, leading to an unexpected anxiety outburst that impacts your physical and mental health.

 

When anxiety strikes, how can we regain calm faster?  

 

Try these 5-minute practices to find an escape route from your anxiety.

 

(1) Anchor Reset - Tactile Focus

Our emotions can sometimes act like an anchor, gripping rocks and sand at the seabed, trapping anxiety and preventing escape from negative feelings. We can try resetting the anchor – pulling it up to let your emotion boat drift toward calmer waters.

 

In real life, use tactile anchoring to shift your mood - Hold an ice cube or iced drink, focusing intently on the cool, slightly stinging sensation in your palm. This cold stimulus slows your heartbeat and reduces anxiety. 

(2) Mindful Breathing

Anxiety makes breathing shallow and rapid. Practice mindful breathing by directing full attention to your breath and body.  

 

Consciously feel each slow inhale and exhale. With every inhale, focus on the sensation of air entering your body, noticing your chest gently rising. With every exhale, be aware of air leaving your body, feeling your chest softly fall.  

 

Repeat until emotions settle and your body relaxes.  

 

(3) Change Your Environment

Chaotic, cramped spaces intensify anxiety. When overwhelmed, move to a quieter, less crowded place to stabilize your emotions. Combine this with tactile anchoring and mindful breathing.  

 

(4) Create Positive Imagery

Positive imagery reboots your brain, rewriting the narrative. Mentally reshape your anxiety-inducing scenario by linking it to a positive outcome. Visualize successful developments in vivid detail. 

 

Anxious about an important meeting? Imagine yourself flawlessly presenting well-prepared content, answering client questions with ease, earning their approval, and feeling the joy of securing the deal.

 

Believing in your success is key to breaking free from anxiety’s grip.

 

After your 5-minute anxiety first aid, remember: Long-term anxiety management requires daily care for your body, mind, and soul.  

 

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Starting today, let us guide you step by step away from anxiety and stress.