Anxiety can be triggered by a multitude of things: school, work, social situations, and more. Here are some helpful tips on how to calm yourself down when anxious thoughts arise.
Practice breathing exercises. Of the many breathing exercises, here is one I find especially helpful. It is called box breathing or square breathing. Start by inhaling and counting to four, then hold that breath for four seconds. Continue by exhaling for four more seconds. Hold for four seconds, then repeat.
Check in with your five senses. What are you seeing? What about what you can hear? What you can taste? etc. Other ways to work with the five senses include counting 3 things you can do with each sense.
Have an object to center you. Whether that be a fidget toy, a stuffed animal, or a piece of furniture. Have something you can go to that calms you down. It may be beneficial for this item to be small enough that you can carry it around.
Journal or talk with a friend about your anxious thoughts. Writing down or speaking aloud your anxious thoughts can be extremely helpful. For journaling, you can use prompts, free write, or work through your anxiety on the page.
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