It's awkward and 99% of the time unwelcome, but it happens. It can happen for a reason or none at all. Everyone experiences anxiety differently, although a lot of the symptoms are quite similar. 

How to tell if you have anxiety: 

• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Sense of Panic
• Upset Stomach 
• Racing heartbeat
• Inability to think logically 
• Fear of Impending Doom 
• Shortness of Breath
• Sleep problems
• Feeling like you're going crazy
• Chest pain / heavy chest 

I ,by no means, am a doctor. If you are finding that you experience all of these symptoms on a regular basis, I would recommend visiting your family doctor for more information! 

I've come up with a few little tips to help you with managing your anxiety: 

1. Try and pinpoint the cause. Did something happen recently or is there something you're actively worrying about? Anxiety 9 times out of 10 can be caused by stress. 
2. Aromatherapy - I will always suggest this. Try to stay away from strong fragrances and stick with more natural essences. This will help keep you grounded. I usually light some incense or use a mist.
3. Ground yourself with this exercise

• Sit comfortably in a chair or on the couch
• Take 3 deep breaths: in through your nose, out through your mouth
• Point out 3 things that you can see in the area around you. You can say it out loud or in your head. Be descriptive (for example; a furry beige rug)
• Point out 3 things that you can hear. Again be descriptive.
• Point out 3 things you can touch. Describe what it feels like. 
• Take one last look around you and remind yourself you are safe. 

You don't have to do this in order - I would try the grounding exercise first especially if you feel an attack coming on. It might feel funny or silly at first, but the more and more you practice it - the easier it becomes. You'll find that you'll start to pick up on it naturally as a reflex in a situation. 

Feel free to comment below with some other tips that work for you. Share the love <3

Being able to remain calm is literally a superpower. I, myself, have yet to perfect this and I probably never will (monks have this shit on lock). Stress can have a HUGE impact on your health. There is so much more to it than just that constant headache that never seems to go away. It affects how we think, how we speak, how we eat/drink and how we act towards others. It plays into your mind/body/spirit and can actually affect all three! 

The first step is recognizing that " hey, I feel off or shitty or exhausted ". From there it's now up to you on whether or not you want to change it. 

So let's start here. I've put together a list just for you to help you find your calm and re-center yourself. Give it a shot! 

• Yoga - This is always going to be my go-to. I swear if you don't feel a difference, you can personally call me out. Here's a great video.

• Savasana often! This pose consists of you laying flat on your back, arms by your side and palms facing up. The focus here is on your breathing. Thoughts will come and go. We don't want to focus on these thoughts, we want to feel them, know they're there and let them pass. You'll want to remain completely still, preferably in a quiet spot for about 5-10 minutes. Trust me, you may be so relaxed that you'll want to fall asleep. To stop yourself from that happening, start counting your breath. Inhale is 1, Exhale is 2, Inhale is 3 and so on. Count up to 10 only and restart back at 1. By doing this we are keeping the mind awake!