Practical Tips for Managing Anxiety In Today’s Turbulent World

Ok, here’s the truth about anxiety, why today’s anxiety differs from our anxieties of the past and few practical tips for managing anxiety in the midst of our turbulence! In addition to dealing with the hustle and immense stresses of our daily lives these days, we now have the additional burden of managing these busy lives in the midst of contending with a global pandemic. How’s that for getting those stress hormones out of balance and evoking some type of anxious episode?

Unfortunately, dealing with anxiety has become somewhat of a normal part of life for many individuals today and it’s no wonder we feel this way, with all the cruel and unfair things happening around us. Although this problem is not necessarily a new phenomenon, there are certain aspects of these days and times that have served to exacerbate the overarching world issues that really need our attention.

Due to our world being so connected through the internet, social media, and other forms of media, we are not only exposed to the issues in our immediate environment. Rather, we are shown all of the bad things taking place across the entire globe, and on top of that, we are constantly expected to juggle so many more responsibilities, all while remaining as balanced and as productive as possible.

Although anxiety varies in intensity and frequency from person to person, the concept that it takes over our emotions is consistent across the board. There is good news though, there are a few practical ways to deal with anxiety that are beneficial for anyone experiencing this issue. This article intends to discuss a few of these techniques in order to alleviate some of your anxiety, hopefully improving your overall quality of life.

Managing Anxiety: Tip #1 Live In The Moment

Although it may seem obvious when stated, the only point in time in which you will EVER exist is right now. Ironically, most of us dedicate the bulk of our mental energy to focusing on the past or future. Anxiety is great at causing us to replay past mistakes in our heads and constantly worry about things that have yet to occur.

A big part of dealing with anxiety is to live in the moment. This means focusing all of your physical and mental energy on what is going on right now. Not only does this simplify life, but it also allows you to make the most out of your much coveted time. Trying to deal with your entire past and future on a constant basis makes it virtually impossible to appreciate what is right in front of you.

Managing Anxiety: Tip #2 Control What You Can Control

The truth is, that many of the issues causing anxiety in our lives are beyond our control. This includes all levels of issues in our lives including personal, community, and global problems.

What we need to realize is that the weight of the world is NOT on our shoulders, although it can certainly appear that way at times. Anxiety tells you that you should be worried about solving problems that are way out of your hands. In reality, focusing on the issues that you actually have the ability to resolve is a much healthier response to a problem-filled world.

Managing Anxiety: Tip #3 It’s Okay To Not Feel Okay

Another problem with anxiety is having a feeling of isolation. People experiencing anxiety on a routine basis tend to feel like they are the only ones dealing with this issue. Because of this perspective, we often feel like everyone else is much happier than we are, kind of like we won’t be accepted if anyone else knew the extent of our anxiety. It is so important to realize that this is far from the truth.

Everyone around you is experiencing some degree of anxiety or mental hang-up. You are far from alone. Don’t feel like you have to go through life acting as if everything is okay when it isn’t.

Managing Anxiety: Tip #4 Get Help If You Need It

Finally, if your anxiety is something you are having trouble dealing with on your own, then don’t! There is absolutely nothing wrong with seeking professional help for this issue. Ironically, our society welcomes getting help for even minor physical ailments but acts as if doing the same for a serious mental issue is taboo.

Consider this, if you had the flu, you would most certainly seek the appropriate doctor to take care of it. Why would you not seek a doctor that is medically trained in alleviating mental health issues if you are dealing with anxiety? There is help out there, get it if you need it!

Let’s Wrap Up

Considering all that we have to deal with these days, we can all use a little help with managing our emotions at times. In this article we have looked at some practical things you can do if you have trouble effectively managing your anxiety. I hope you have enjoyed reading the article an will come back frequently for more. In the meantime, please like, share, and leave your comments. Most importantly, please don’t forget that you are not alone in your journey, that it’s okay to NOT be okay, and take time to BREATHE! Until next time…..