4 Mindfulness activities to reduce anxiety

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We all face moments where we face transient anxiety. Mindfulness activities have proven to reduce anxiety and stress.

  1. Music Therapy – Find or make a playlist of songs that are relaxing. Genre is up to you. Music will help you refocus your thoughts.
  2. Mindful Body Scan – In a comfortable position, sitting or standing, examine your full body. Feel you toes, fingers, any texture you are touching. Relax the muscles feeling tense and remember to breathe.
  3. Breathing Exercise: Breathing helps promote a state of calmness. Breathe-in for 3 counts, Hold for 3 counts, Breathe-out for 3 counts, and repeat.
  4. Go for a Walk – walking increases blood flow and blood circulation to the brain and body which may help reduce anxiety.