Distract yourself
A good way to release tension built-up from stressful situations is to divert your attention and focus on an external non-stressful stimulus.
A good way to release tension built-up from stressful situations is to divert your attention and focus on an external non-stressful stimulus.
Once you've recognized which dysfunctional thoughts cause you more stress, it's time to reframe them into more functional ones.
The most prominent cause of anxiety is our way of thinking. The exercise below will help you recognize dysfunctional thinking patterns that lead you to feel overly anxious.