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10 Tips to Cope with Anxiety — Part 1

Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 22, 2020
News Type: Wellness Wednesday

Whether it has been a hard day at the office, a fight with a friend or a stressful transition, caring for yourself means being able to utilize healthy tools and techniques, writes Margarita Tartakovsky in a recent issue of PsychCentral. Among her go-to tools are 10 coping strategies identified by psychologists Matthew McKay and Jeffrey C. Wood. Here are the first three: (1) State how you feel. This might seem obvious, but many of us don’t name our feelings. Saying how you’re feeling in the moment (and out loud) validates your emotion and validates you. (2) Engage in a pleasurable activity. List the activities you enjoy doing (and used to enjoy doing). Do one each day for the next week. Actually put it on your calendar, and be specific about “what, where, when, and how.” (3) Soothe yourself with scents. List the scents that smell good to you and that relax you. These might include candles, herbs, flowers, perfumes, colognes, essential oils or food. And try to keep some scents with you when you’re not at home for an on-the-go boost. Look for more tips next week!

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