More Tips To Deal With Anxiety

 These are just ways I have been battling anxiety lately and these seem to be working as my anxiety as been a lot better these days.

1. No television

I mentioned this in a previous post but it bears repeating here. We cut the cable recently and are spending more time reading, talking and going out. Let’s face it most of what is on TV is rather unpleasant as there are a lot of shows with pointless violence, mostly unlikeable characters and filled with unpleasant situations. Not to mention you are hit with numerous commercials mostly advertising junk you don’t need at all. I feel that my anxiety has gotten better especially at night without TV.

2.More Reading

Also mentioned in my last post I have been doing a lot more reading. I have One-year Bible NKJV and read it daily. I also just got Kindle Unlimited which allows you read some books for free. Right now I am reading 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do by Amy Morin. I probably should look for some books on paperback in order reign in my electronic use. I have been reading quite a few self-help books and they have given me some tips for this journey.

3.Enjoying Nature

I haven’t had to go very far to do this either as there are more nice walking trails in my area to enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes, I just have to go in my backyard as we have a big tree and are near a forest which attracts squirrels and chipmunks. We even get the odd raccoon, groundhog or even a neighbour’s cat and it is fun and relaxing to watch them in action. All from the comfort of my home.

4.Music

I got a record player for Christmas (yes they still exist) and have been getting quite a record collection. Also, I have an enormous I-Tunes collection with everybody from Alice Cooper to Mozart. I will retreat to my room and sit back and play some tunes. It helps forgot about my troubles and takes me elsewhere mentally. It helps that I have wide range of genres of music.

These are just some ways I have been copping and hope they can be a help to others.