Anxiety management strategies
There are many strategies that can be used for managing anxiety. Guided meditation, positive affirmations or lifestyle changes are just a few things you can try.
The best coping strategy for anxiety will be different for each person. We’ve put together 10 strategies you can try to see if they work for you.
If you need extra support to manage your anxiety, we can help you get support for your mental health.
Slow breathing
- Count to three as you breathe in slowly.
- Count to three as you breathe out slowly.
Progressive muscle relaxation
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Stay in the present moment
Anxiety can make your thoughts live in a terrible future that hasn’t happened yet. Try to bring yourself back to where you are. Practising meditation can help.
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Be kind to yourself
Practising self-compassion can help reduce your anxiety. We all deserve to be nurtured, even by ourselves.
Find out how to develop a stay well plan.
Plan worry time
It’s hard to stop worrying entirely so try planning regular worry time. This can help to stop your worries from taking over at other times.
Set aside 10 minutes each day to think about your anxieties or write them down.
Get to know your anxiety
Keep a diary of when you feel calm or anxious. Try to identify what works to reduce your anxiety and what makes it worse. This can help you manage your anxiety.
