How to stop anxious thoughts.
- Exhale Yoga & Wellness GC
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min read
Its normal to have thoughts come and go from your mind , sometimes you can begin to overthink and find you are unable to let go of that thought. This can lead to feelings of overwhelm increased stress levels and acute anxiety.
What is anxiety anyway?
Anxiety is a constant state of heightened stress, excess worry, and tension. Thinking or expecting the worst to happen.
Anxiety disconnects us from our natural state of joy and being present in the moment.
Maybe you suffer with occasional anxiety or have been dealing with a profound state of anxiety for some time.
Anxiety can be associated with things that have not yet happened, with situations or emotions.
Anxiety can stem from:
· Low self-worth or self esteem
· Emotional attachment/ self-absorption
· Fear – living in the future.
· Strong dislikes – anxiety can increase when we do not get what we want.
· Irrational ideas
The good news is that we can learn to live with anxiety; In actual fact anxiety can be a good thing!
It simply reminds us that we are out of balance and it is time to restore this balance.
Yoga and meditation can help anxiety. It can assist you to see your life with clarity and shift your thinking and connect to your higher self,
When we connect to our higher self (in yoga we call this at-man) instead of living in your worries you will become increasingly grounded and present. This is a practice and takes time to gently make it a habit.
When you notice your mind is jumping from thought to thought or you begin to worry and over analysis a situation. Try the follow steps:
1. Stop and breathe - Close your eyes if you feel comfortable and inhale for the count of 4 breaths and exhale for the count of 4 - repeat up to 5 times.
2. Begin to notice and name three objects near you
3. Begin to notice and name three sounds you hear
4. Become aware of your body and name 3 body parts
Try practicing this every time you start to worry excessively, This task will bring you into the very present moment and support you to calm your mind.
Remember anytime you feel you are worrying beyond your ability to cope please seek support from a medical professional.
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