Just Start — Reducing Anxiety
Summary
To combat the worry of what might happen, “reel yourself back to the present,” says Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., a psychologist and author of Freeing Yourself from Anxiety. To get started, follow these five steps: • Sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes, and breathe naturally • Put one hand on your belly, the other on your chest. “Mind-body research shows that the words you use can have a powerful effect on how you feel,” says Deanne Repich, Director: National Institute of Anxiety and Stress. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body,” writes Lawrence Robinson, Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. “Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress.” Also, there’s nothing that “works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh,” they add. It also helps you release anger and forgive sooner.” When you feel a wave of anxiety, the authors recommend that you find opportunities to laugh, such as; • Spending time with people who make you smile.
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