Monday, January 25, 2010

Seven Steps To Beat Anxiety

By Tom Binns

Sadly many people now suffer from anxiety; it can have a number of factors relating to modern life. There is no national boundary or age limit when it comes to anxiety. Whatever the cause, it can have a serious effect on the concerned individuals. For those people who are afflicted there are only two choices - give in to it or overcome it. Giving in to anxiety will result in an unhappy life full of stress and worry, the best choice is to work towards overcoming the causes. There are 7 useful steps you can try -

1. Try to control your thoughts at all times. You should not allow your mind to get full of negative thoughts, they achieve nothing. There are always positive aspects to everyone's life; these are what you should be thinking about.

2. Try to stop yourself from having quick emotional reactions to situations. Learn to stay calm, composed, and practice self-discipline.

3. Do not to go to bed unless you are actually tired and will go to sleep. It is often the case that when we are lying in our beds our minds wander and then there is no outside stimulation to bring us back.

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 keep busy. It is usually when we have nothing to do that we become anxious. Keep your mind active by doing activities that you enjoy, this is especially true in the evening and early mornings. Reading a book or browsing the net can take our minds away from any problems that we may have.

6. It is always beneficial to talk through your problems with a friend or family member. They will be able to see the situation from a different perspective and can give you support and comfort.

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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