Anxiety

 Good Morning All:

Anxiety is something that most people deal with. Some have more problems with anxiety than others. Today, I would like to share a few management tools for dealing with anxiety.

First of all focus on good hydration every day THIS MEANS WATER (not coffee, tea, soda, energy or power drinks). Good old H2O. Best thing ever.

Second, good management of nutrition. Limit fats, sugars, carbohydrates, and processed foods. Focus on vegetables, fruits and protein. Have a small protein snack about 30 minutes before bedtime. (Ice cream is not a protein snack). This is good for adults as well as children. It will help you sleep better, and wake up with more energy.

Third, daily body movement (exercise). Work, housework and following children around are not examples of exercise. We all need about 30-60 minutes of body movement (exercise) per day. This does not have to be all at once. Some examples of effective exercise are walking,jogging, yoga, stretching, biking, tai chi, palates,dance - anything that will move your body and relax your mind.

Another tip for today is to calm and refocus the brain and mind.

Sit down for a few minutes.
Focus on your breathing - take deep belly breaths
Count as you inhale, exhale one more count than you inhaled

Now say out loud or to yourself:

3 things you see
3 things you hear
3 things you feel (outside of your body)

2 things you see
2 things you hear
2 things you feel

1 thing you see
1 thing you hear
1 thing you feel

Relax and breathe again

Make a Great Day

Dr. Susan