We were talking about some of the ways to manage or minimize anxiety in the 2nd part of the series. This last segment continues with some more techniques:
a) Breathe deeply and slowly (inhale for 4 counts, hold for 2 seconds, exhale for 6 counts);
b) Keep your perspective, see the big picture (not only the negative aspect of the situation);
c) Entertain yourself with activities that cheer you up and soothe your nerves.
d) Accept that you have an anxiety problem, tolerate the palpitations/nervousness but continue on with what you are doing.
e) Don’t take things too seriously and learn to laugh at yourself (e.g. so what if you make a mistake in front of the class?)
Really, the major contributor to our anxieties is the kind of thoughts we entertain in our minds! Monitoring and choosing our mindset, therefore, is one of the most effective ways to counter anxiety!!!
