It can be quite uncomfortable dealing with the woes of feeling anxious.  Feeling anxious usually refers to the feeling of being worried, anticipating something to come/happen, or dreading what’s to come. 

It may seem like no matter what you do, you can’t escape it.  

Good news for you, there is plenty you can do when you’re feeling anxious.  Below you’ll find a list of 50 things you can do to surrender your anxiety and live a happier life.

1.       Practice deep breathing

2.       Don’t compare your life to others, especially on social media

3.       Be gentle with yourself

4.       Listen to upbeat music

5.       Participate in guided mediation

6.       Learn when to say no

7.       Say a positive mantra or affirmation in the mirror

8.       Exercise for 20 minutes

9.       Remember “Done is better than perfect”

10.   Clean out your wallet, purse, or bag

11.   Call a friend or family member

12.   Name 5 things you’re grateful for

13.   Do a mental health check-in

14.   Watch a funny video

15.   Take a break from social media

16.   Sing your favorite song loudly

17.   Ignore harmful people

18.   Open up to a trusted person

19.   Create one positive affirmation

20.   Go for a walk in nature

21.   Eliminate a stressor

22.   Do a brain dump to get your thoughts out

23.   Yell into a pillow

24.   Reduce bad habits significantly

25.   Do a body scan

26.   Try a new relaxation technique

27.   Play a game on your phone

28.   Talk out what’s going on

29.   Take time to understand what you’re feeling

30.   Visualize a calming place

31.   Take a nap

32.   Punch a pillow

33.   Make a to-do list for the day

34.   Organize your workspace

35.   Get a good 7-9 hours of sleep

36.   Do a grounding technique

37.   Get a massage

38.   Eat a delicious, healthy meal

39.   Put on a diffuser with relaxing essential oils like lavender

40.   Cry if you need to

41.   Dress yourself in clothes that make you feel good

42.   Don’t entertain your negative self-talk

43.   Hang out with someone who brings you joy

44.   Pamper yourself

45.   Make a list of things you’ve done that you’re proud of

46.   Forgive someone and yourself

47.   Be mindful of the things you tell yourself

48.   Journal for 15 minutes

49.   Learn a couple of new yoga moves and practice them

50. Do the task now, don't procrastinate

Feeling anxious can throw you off your normal way of functioning.  It can cause you to not think as well and even keep you up at night. 

But you do not have to let your anxiousness control your life. 

It may take time to find the right strategies to combat feeling anxious.  But keep trying until you find what works best for you. 

In the meantime, I’m wishing you good mental wellness!