Name it to Tame it
Anxiety is an emotion, it’s Fear. That means that, like with all emotions, it is going to be temporary. When you feel it, name it as feeling Anxiety and remind yourself that it will pass.
Acceptance
This can be tricky but is really important. Acceptance does NOT mean that you LIKE or are OK with what is happening, merely that you are Accepting that what is happening is what is happening.
Anxiety Isn’t all Bad
Fear is a natural response to danger and can be useful to prompt action to take care of yourself or someone/something that you care about.
Ask Yourself: Is there actually danger here?
If so, then Ask Yourself: What are the ways that I can respond that are in my control?
Then: Decide on specific action steps and seek support if necessary in following up on them.
Use Physical Relaxation Techniques
When you are feeling Anxiety, most likely you are also tensing some muscles at the same time. Check to see if you can notice this: in your shoulders, jaws, forehead, in your cheeks (like me), etc. If you find areas of muscle tension, try to relax them. This often helps to reduce Anxiety and move toward more clear thinking.