National Institute of Anxiety & Stress

Page 9: Seven Keys to Overcoming Anxiety

Table of Contents

1) Introduction
2) Seven Keys to Overcoming Anxiety
3) Educate Yourself
4) Address Roadblocks
5) Set Gradual, Progressive Goals
6) Train Your Body and Mind to Respond to Stress Differently
7) Sample Strategies: Learning Deep Breathing
8) Sample Strategies: How to Overcome Your Fear of Losing Control
9) Make Wellness a Way of Life
10) Personalize Your Solution
11) Celebrate Your Successes
12) Conclusion

Make Wellness a Way of Life

The fifth key to overcoming anxiety is to make wellness a way of life. Build a lasting solution by creating a low-anxiety lifestyle. This involves:

        Using anxiety-reducing techniques that address your whole person: body, mind, and spirit.

        Learning and applying achievable anxiety-reducing strategies daily.

        Staying motivated. It's important to read books, listen to CDs and tapes, and associate with people that support your low-anxiety lifestyle.

        Building a wellness team. Use the recommendations and support of your doctor, counselor, loved ones, and support groups.

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