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Here are some helpful, actionable tips you can try the nexttime you need to calm down.
- Breathe.
- Admit that you're anxious or angry.
- Challenge your thoughts.
- Release the anxiety or anger.
- Visualize yourself calm.
- Think it through.
- Listen to music.
- Change your focus.
In this regard, how do I calm my dog down?
Get Some Exercise A frisbee and some fresh air can work wonders. If yourdog remains hyperactive, take breaks during a game of fetch.Every time they return the ball to you, have your dog sitand make eye contact with you before you throw it again. This canhelp calm them down.
- Green tea. This powerful drink contains a brain-relaxingcompound called theanine to reduce anxiety, says White.
- Valerian. This medicinal herb—often found in bedtime teablends—has been credited with reducing nervousness, anxiety,and insomnia.
- Cherry juice.
- Black tea.
- Milk.
- Chamomile.
- Water.
- Fresh veggie juice.
Likewise, people ask, how do you calm an anxiety attack?
Strategies that you can use to help you curb a panic attackinclude:
- Breathing slowly and deeply. Anxiety can cause you to breathevery quickly, which makes both the mental and physical symptoms ofa panic attack even worse.
- Stop and think.
- Think positively.
- Stand up for yourself.
- Relax your muscles.
8 Ways to Clear Your Mind of Stress
- Talk to a friend.
- Read a great book.
- Write down your thoughts in a journal.
- Hit the gym hard.
- Go for a long run.
- Go punch for punch in the boxing ring.
- Take some time to meditate.
- Unplug from technology and go for a walk or hike.