Its holiday season and you know what that means… increased stress and anxiety, at least for many of us. We usually know what our triggers are- family, not enough sleep, too much sugar- but less obvious is ways to manage our overactive nervous system.

When someone tells you to “just calm down” and that doesn’t work for you, here are other strategies to try. Even if you find one early in the list that works, continue to try them all. Its helpful to know multiple skills that work for you.

20 Ways to Calm Youself

1. hum
2. listen to music
3. deep sighs
4. yoga
5. gargle
6. cold shower
7. sing
8. deep breathing
9. dancing
10. connect with loved ones
11. place your hand over your heart while deep breathing
12. pet an animal
13. do art
14. laugh
15. exercise
16. connect with nature
17. aromatherapy
18. squeeze a stress ball
19. mindfulness
20. massage

These are strategies that you can try at home to manage stress and anxiety. For more specialized ways to manage your overactive nervous system this holiday season. Don’t wait, contact me now to learn more!

Love yourself, you deserve it!