5 Skills To Have In Overcoming Anxiety

JAKARTA - Although anxiety feels uncomfortable, it should be noted that anxiety is the way the body prepares you to face potential stress or danger.

Whenever you realize that stress and anxiety are increasing. Here are some skills in dealing with anxiety that you can consider to help calm your mind and body as reported by Psych Central, Wednesday, April 24.

Many people experience certain things that make them anxious, such as increasing stress or major changes in life. Once you realize what causes anxiety, you can learn to better manage these triggers or limit how often these anxiety emerges.

Mindfulness or full awareness refers to the focus of the current state. And research shows that mindfulness is effective in helping to reduce anxiety. Meditation and yoga are two examples of conscious activity. Take a moment to stop the propagation of the surrounding environment and try to be fully present at the moment can help reduce anxiety.

According to research in 2018, exercise is an effective way to reduce anxiety. Exercise is a great way to ground because it can shift your focus from anxiety to other things. Doing light exercise such as walking and easy activities such as progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) can help train the body and calm your mind.

It's not strange if people are afraid or even want to get rid of their anxiety, but anxiety is a natural emotion that everyone feels. Instead of trying to get rid of this emotion completely, it's a good idea if you practice accepting it as it is. And realize that this is just an emotion that will pass away.

Sometimes it is difficult to deal with emotions such as anxiety alone, especially if you are suffering from anxiety disorders. If you realize that you feel better when expressing your feelings, then consider talking to your friends or contacting the therapist for support.