1. Awareness
Knowing when you’re worrying is a
vital first step. It is not as obvious as it sound: it can be a chronic nagging
that develops over weeks and months, as much as an acute feeling. One sensible
step is to keep a short journal daily, recording your anxiety levels. You can
cross reference this to what is going on in your personal and professional
lives to look for links and triggers.
2. Breathing
Your mental state affects your
physical state: when you smile, you feel happy. It is also the case that
anxiety can cause physical symptoms; the most common of which are short, rapid
and shallow breathing. If you can adopt a more relaxed rhythm of breath that is
deeper and more deliberate, you will already start to counter the mental
affects of worry and take back control.
3. Calming thoughts
If you can summon an image of serenity
it can be a real tonic for a stressed and overworked mind. You will probably
need to summon a vision of calm before the stressful situation arrives –
perhaps it is an idyllic vacation destination or your parent’s garden. Whatever
it is, practice your calm vision and it will always be there for you when you
need it.
4. Stay active
The saying “The devil makes work for
idle hands” is equally true for your mind. An unoccupied mind can return to
troublesome topics and start a cycle of anxiety. Simple activities with
repetition, such as walking the dog or cleaning, can stall the mind before it
wanders.
5. Good sleeping habits
Worry prevents sleep and tiredness
causes increased levels of anxiety – you can see a vicious cycle here in the
making. The key is trying to establish and maintain a routine; admittedly not
always easy for the business traveler. Ensure you have a break between work and
sleep to allow your mind to get ready for rest and ensure that you moderate
caffeine intake in the afternoon and evening.
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