Do you often feel anxious and restless? Do you tend to catastrophize and imagine worst case scenarios? Are you struggling to fall asleep at night? If all of this is familiar to you, don’t worry, you’re not alone.

I used to feel the same. It’s easy to fall into an anxiety spiral because anxiety doesn’t happen overnight. Usually it takes months or even years to develop. If you struggle with anxiety it may seem that the only way out is some big life changes. Actually, the small everyday steps are what matters the most.

If you’re looking for small ways to feel less anxious in your everyday life, keep reading.

Always remember – life is about progress, not perfection. Start where you are and slowly build your way up. Self-compassion is the best medicine after all!

1. Consistent sleep schedule. Sleep has a huge impact on our wellbeing and mood. Try going to bed and waking up at the same time every day (including weekends). Sleep for 7 to 9 hours. Try to improve your sleep quality if you need to. Going to bed and waking up at the same time daily supports nervous system regulation and emotional resilience.

2. Limit caffeine. Caffeine can boost cortisol levels in your body and provoke anxiety. Try to limit caffeine intake during the day, avoid it after lunch, or switch to herbal teas altogether.

3. Move your body. It’s not necessary to join a gym to move your body. Do a simple stretching routine in the morning, go for a walk, or dance. Even a short walk outside can lower cortisol levels in your body and boost endorphins.

4. Deep breathing. Try simple breathing techniques such as deep breathing when exhale is twice as long as inhale or box breathing. Slow, deep belly breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system and calms the body.

5. Become familiar with your anxiety patterns. It’s important to understand what triggers your anxiety. It will let you take more control of your life and make necessary changes, You can find my FREE Anxiety Tracker here.

I hope these tips will help you go through this difficult time of your life. They surely helped me. If you want to know more ways to help yourself reduce anxiety naturally – click here.

Remember – you’re not alone in this. And you’re stronger than you think you are. Keep going!

This post is for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice from a professional.