Anxiety involves feelings of worry, fear, and stress that have cognitive, emotional, and physical effects. It can cause negative thoughts and often makes you feel like you have no control over yourself. Anxiety can also somatic sensations, such as sweating, trembling or shortness of breath.

Unfortunately, there is no definitive way to get rid of this emotional disorder. If you suffer from anxiety, it stays with you in one form or another for the long term. But that doesn't mean there aren't ways to manage it. Over time, many methods have been developed that aim to calm you down and give you back the control you so desperately need.

Discover below 5 of the most effective methods to control anxiety

1. Trick your mind into thinking about something else

Sometimes the easiest way to fool anxiety is to think about something else. In this way, you will distract yourself from the negative thoughts and fears that weigh you down. When you feel anxiety creeping up on you, you can try to:

• Doing chores around the house or starting a project with materials you have on hand.

• Immerse yourself in a creative activity, such as drawing, painting or writing

• Go for a walk, a run, or try your favorite method of exercise

• Listen to the music

• Meditate or try simple yoga poses (discover the easiest poses here! )

• Read a book or try watching a good movie. Netflix can be your friend in these times

2. Find out what bothers you

To get to the source of your anxiety, you need to figure out what's bothering you. You can do this by pausing to explore your thoughts and feelings.

A journal can be a great way to discover what your sources of anxiety are. If anxious feelings tend to keep you up at night, try keeping a journal or stack of papers by your bed. Write down all the things that bother you. Then discuss what you wrote with a friend, close relative, or therapist to better understand your anxious feelings.

3. Focus on what you can change

Many times, anxiety comes from fear of things that haven't even happened and may never happen. For example, even if everything is fine, you may worry about possible problems, such as losing your job, getting sick, or the safety of your loved ones.

Life can be unpredictable and no matter how hard you try, you can't always control what happens. What you can do is decide how you will deal with the unknown. You can let go of fear and turn your anxiety into a source of power.

To get rid of your fears, change your attitude towards them. For example, stop worrying about losing your job and focus on how grateful you are to have a job. Come to work determined to do your best. Instead of worrying about your loved one's safety, spend time with them or express your appreciation for them. With a little practice, you can learn to have a more positive outlook.

Sometimes anxiety can actually be caused by a real circumstance in your life. Maybe you're in a situation where it's realistic to worry that you could lose your job due to layoffs or company financial problems. In this situation, direct action may be the answer to reduce anxiety. For example, to reduce your stress level update your CV and apply for a new job.

4. Choose a balanced diet

The mineral magnesium helps muscle tissue relax, and a magnesium deficiency can contribute to anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Inadequate B vitamin and calcium intake can also exacerbate anxiety symptoms. To reduce anxiety levels make sure that your daily diet includes foods such as whole grains, green leafy vegetables and low-fat dairy products.

Nicotine, caffeine, and stimulant medications (such as those containing caffeine) stimulate the adrenal glands to release adrenaline, which is one of the main stress chemicals. Therefore, it is good to avoid these types of substances. Other foods to avoid are salt and artificial additives such as preservatives. Choose fresh, unprocessed foods whenever possible. All of these will have a beneficial impact on your physical health and help keep anxiety under control.

5. Don't forget to get enough sleep

If you don't sleep enough or your sleep is not restful, you will definitely have problems with anxiety. If your anxiety is triggered by fatigue, you can try creating a nighttime routine that includes time for yourself and elements of self-care. This can help you get a healthy 7-8 hours of sleep, keep anxiety under control and not be tired the next day. For example, such a routine can include reading your favorite book, listening to relaxing songs or even a hot bath combined with aromatherapy and massage during which you can use the intimate gel from ENROUSH for maximum comfort!