I’ll never forget the first time my therapist suggested I try progressive muscle relaxation. I was sitting in her office, my shoulders practically touching my …
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: A Simple Technique to Ease Anxiety and Stress
Articles and tips on how daily habits, routines, and lifestyle choices—including diet, exercise, and mindfulness—can impact anxiety and mental well-being.
Anxiety & Lifestyle
Dietary Changes for Anxiety Relief: Foods to Eat and Avoid
The grocery store used to be one of my biggest anxiety triggers. Standing in the cereal aisle, heart racing, wondering why a simple shopping trip …
Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Anxiety Relief: A Step-by-Step Guide
I’ll never forget the first time my therapist suggested I try progressive muscle relaxation for my anxiety. I was sitting in her office, my shoulders …
Affirmations for Anxiety Relief: How to Rewire Your Thoughts
I remember the first time someone suggested I use affirmations for my anxiety. I was sitting in my therapist’s office, exhausted from another sleepless night …
Creative Outlets for Anxiety Relief: Art, Music, and Writing
I’ll never forget the afternoon I sat frozen on my couch, chest tight, thoughts racing so fast I couldn’t catch a single one. My therapist …
The Role of Sunlight and Vitamin D in Natural Anxiety Relief
I’ll never forget the winter I spent mostly indoors, buried under deadlines and anxiety that felt like a weighted blanket I couldn’t shake off. My …
Using Humor and Laughter for Natural Anxiety Relief
I’ll never forget the moment during one of my worst panic attacks when Bailey, my rescue dog, sneezed so hard he fell off the couch. …
Self-Compassion for Anxiety Relief: Treating Yourself with Kindness
That voice in your head right now—the one telling you you’re not handling things well enough, that you should be stronger, that everyone else has …
The Power of Gratitude for Anxiety Relief: Practices and Exercises
I was sitting at my kitchen table last Tuesday morning, coffee getting cold, mind already spinning through my worry list for the day. You know …
Reducing Screen Time for Anxiety Relief: A Digital Detox Guide
I’ll never forget the moment I realized my phone was making my anxiety worse. I was lying in bed at 11 PM, heart racing, scrolling …