Daily Strategies to Cope with Anxiety and Stress

  • If you feel anxious, try the 5-4-3-2-1 method:

    list 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and one thing you can taste. This helps ground your thoughts when life seems overwhelming.

  • Try this breathing exercise to calm your nervous system:

    Set aside all of your tasks and be mindful of your breath and how it makes you feel. An easy technique is called 3-3-3. Which is breathing in for three seconds, hold for three, and exhale for three. Doing this a few times will help you be aware of your surroundings and develop a better sense of reality.

  • Call a Friend

    Friendships can lessen stress and keep our minds happy. A phone call, FaceTime, or zoom call with someone important to you can be a huge game changer. Try to reach out to a current friend, or make new ones by joining online groups centered around things you love!