5 Ways I’m Dealing with Anxiety

 

Lately, with the preparations for school, decisions about my health care, family crises and ever more disturbing news headlines, I have found myself really struggling with anxiety. The anxiety worsens my pain, keeps me from sleeping well and makes it harder to make good, clear-headed decisions! So, I get more anxious! I’ve heard I’m not the only one who feels this way, so I thought I’d share with you some of the ways I’m dealing with anxiety. I’d love to know what works for you! Give me your advice in the comments.

  1. Breathe deeply. When I’m feeling anxious, I tend to hold my breath and tense up my whole body. I find, I need to stop what I’m doing, take deep, full breaths from my diaphragm and release my uptight shoulders.

  2. Give yourself permission to rest. Work hard, but make time to rest – and then let yourself enjoy it.

  3. Sleep well. I’m using doTERRA’s Lavender, Cedarwood and Frankincense essential oils to help me relax and sleep. They actually work! If you’re interested, you can now buy doTERRA essential oils through our website to support our ministry! Just click HERE to get started.

  4. Walk it off. Especially now that we’re enjoying such gorgeous weather here in the Midwest, I love walking with my husband and our dog. Breathe in the fresh air. Revel in the beauty of God’s creation. Walk off the stress. Enjoy life.

  5. Take it to the Lord. Every. Little. Thing. He cares about all of it and He’s got it all under control. So I’m trying to learn to take it to Him and then leave it there (Read: STOP worrying)! The last bit is the hard part.

 

“Be careful (WORRY) for NOTHING; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on THESE things.”

>> Philippians 4:6-8 <<

“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”

>> Romans 8:18 <<

 

“Thou wilt keep Him in Perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

>> Isaiah 26:3 <<

 

One thought on “5 Ways I’m Dealing with Anxiety”

  1. Sandy Doren

    I These 5:18
    When I thank God in everything I am acknowledging His sovereignty. Also I learned from reading Trusting God by Jerry Bridges that God’s power + goodness + widom gives me an unshakable basis for trusting / thanking Him.

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