We are all aware of the situation around us. People like me who love to travel, can understand it better that even if you are doing your 9 to 5 job and you can do from anywhere without any hustle of going to office daily. still can't travel.
Even I am not a travel freak like many of you but travel makes me alive. The experience I get from anywhere I travel is precious to me.
You may be not traveling now and if this thought make you anxious, then read these 51 ideas to manage your anxiety and motivate yourself for the future trip.
1. Engage in something pleasurable
2. Do some physical workout
3. Limit the alcohol you drink
4. Challenge your thoughts
5. Journal your worries
6. Work on your problem-solving skills
7. Take a deep breath and count backward
8. Practice deep breathing
9. Understand when you start catastrophizing
10. Practice some self care
11. Take a break from technology
12. Accept that you have anxiety
13. Focus on the present moment
14. Limit the amount of caffeine you have
15. Have a cold shower
16. Download an app
17. Why not try doing some yoga
18. Join an exercise group
19. Buy a coloring book
20. Learn what your triggers are
21. Learn more about how anxiety affects you
22. Count to ten slowly
23. Come up with an alternative thought
24. Build a mental health support network
25. Try to keep things in perspective
26. Focus on things you can control
27. Take a break
28. Explore solutions to overcome your worries
29. Make sure you are eating a balanced diet
30. Try singing
31. Learn some progressive muscle relaxation
32. Set aside some time to worry
33. Practice some mindfulness
34. Try engaging in ratio breathing
35. Listen to relaxing music
36. Don’t be afraid to ask for help
37. Look after yourself
38. Distract yourself
39. Slow down what you are doing
40. Test out the validity of your thoughts
41. Visualize a safe place
42. Call a friend
43. Make sure you are getting plenty of sleep
44. Ask yourself what’s the worse that can happen
45. Manage your time effectively
46. Walk barefoot in nature
47. Read some motivational quotes
48. Try some new dish on your own
49. Sip a glass of water
50. Spend some time with your family
51. Take yourself for shopping
If you have your own way to manage your worries, please let me know in the comment section. It may help me and my readers to have some other anxiety management ideas.
Keep reading, Be happy!