Nothing is worth putting yourself through anxiety – not work, not your social life and not even your relationships. Anxiety is just the first step of a vicious cycle that brings with it too many side-effects.

With anxiety comes irritability, the inability to get things done which leads to more stress and depression. The best way to tackle this is by handling anxiety right when it hits you without letting it take shape into something more destructive.

The most important thing here is to not over-think, as that itself can be counter-productive.

Here are a few easy steps in which you can tackle anxiety!

1. Exercise

The first and most effective solution to tackle irritability that arises out of anxiety is by exercising. While any form of exercise is good, doing yoga with some deep breathing exercises can really help you get hold of your emotions.

 

2. Cut down on junk food and sugar

A good nutritious diet is very important to keep your mental health balanced – if more stress and irritation is driving you to eat more sugar and junk – make sure you keep track of this and eat healthy as this will help you stay calm.

 

3. Find a hobby

Doing something you love and channelizing your energy into something positive can do a world of difference to stress – find a hobby that keeps you calm and try to stick to it!

 

4. Spend time with friends and family

Make sure you take out time for that cup of coffee or dinner with the family – staying close to your loved ones and doing things that don’t count as “work” is very important.

 

5. Don’t Overwhelm Yourself

Give yourself a break! We all go through phases in life where we just need to “do nothing” and focus on the moment. It does not matter if you need to take a short break from whatever it is that you are doing, give yourself the time to unwind and come back stronger than before.