One of the key things we must practice when managing anxiety is becoming more aware of, and/or catching our thoughts.
Awareness is vital to turn the negative thoughts into positive thoughts.
The tip I want to share with you today is "Don't worry about what you can't control.
" I know this idea sounds simplistic, but when practicing this technique it can alleviate a great deal of unnecessary anxiety and stress.
How many times have you been at a grocery store where the line is too long, or you were hung up by a train in traffic, and you began to feel angry, stressed and uncomfortably over anxious? Probably more times then you care to think about, but these are things you have no control over, so lighten up, take some deep breaths, and tell yourself, "I am in control over my feelings, and I will not let this situation beat me down.
I am in charge of how I feel.
I am calm and relaxed.
" This will take practice obviously, but once you start to get this, it will make a world of difference.
When you think about how much damage these unnecessary stressful situations harm our bodies, raise our blood pressure, increase frown winkles, ruin our day, it is not worth it, and it is a battle you want to take on with positive self talk.
Spend your thoughts on things you can control and think thoughts that bring a smile to your face, rather than an ugly frown.
Besides a smile is so much more healthy and more attractive then a frown.