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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 29, 2020

Here are four more tips for coping with anxiety from psychologists Matthew McKay and Jeffrey C. Wood. (1) Soothe yourself with sound: identify the sounds that help you to feel relaxed and calm. These might include songs, sounds of nature, white noise or a loved one’s voice. (2) Reconnect to your values: list your most vital values then list the specific actions that move you toward fulfilling them. Commit to taking one of these actions this week. (3) Use supportive coping thoughts: the way we talk to ourselves affect how we handle situations. Pay attention to your self-talk! (4) Practice band-of-light meditation: sit quietly, and imagine a narrow band of white light moving down your body. As it moves, pay attention to the sensations in each body part that pass below the band. Try not to judge these sensations, just observe them. Looking for more ideas? We’ll cover the last three next week.