We all face moments where we face transient anxiety. Mindfulness activities have proven to reduce anxiety and stress.
- Music Therapy – Find or make a playlist of songs that are relaxing. Genre is up to you. Music will help you refocus your thoughts.
- 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.
- 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.
- Go for a Walk – walking increases blood flow and blood circulation to the brain and body which may help reduce anxiety.