Anxiety A to Z

8 tips to sleeping better

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As humans, we need adequate sleep at night in order to recharge, repair and excel. If you're not sleeping enough, you're probably not performing at your best. Sleep deprivation can worsen feelings of anxiousness and agitation. It can also lead to a lack of engagement, focus and motivation...

Eating for Anxiety

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Diet is a no-brainer. The better you treat your body, the better your body will treat you. Make sure you’re eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Fast food, processed foods and too much sugar can have a negative impact on your health and mental wellbeing...

How to create a happy ambience at home

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The most boring tip, but perhaps the most critical, is cleanliness. A messy home can lead to a messy mind. So, set aside a few minutes for cleaning every day. This doesn’t necessarily mean scrubbing the floors on your hands and knees. Just make your bed, pick your clothes up off the floor and wash that dirty glass.

Indoor plants convert carbon dioxide into fresh oxygen and remove toxins from the air we breathe. This can ease tension, lower stress levels and improve sleeping patterns. Succulents and cacti are considered low maintenance, which means they’re suitable for busy bodies...

17 ways to relieve anxiety, naturally.

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1) Ever heard, “you’re a product of your environment?” If your home is dark, dull and lifeless, you will feel dark, dull and lifeless. If your home is full of clutter, your mind will feel full of clutter. When improving your surroundings, think cleanliness, plant life, sunlight, cushions and candles. Read more about creating a relaxed and happy ambience at home here. 2) Diet is a no-brainer. The better you treat your body, the better your body will treat you. Make sure you’re eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Fast food, processed foods and too much sugar can have a negative impact on your health and mental wellbeing...

Anxiety Symptoms

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Physical symptoms in include butterflies in the stomach, sweating, an accelerated heartbeat, headaches, chest pain and difficulty breathing.

Behavioural symptoms include putting off important, but anxiety-provoking tasks, seeking information rather than acting and waiting for a signal from someone else before acting.

Emotional symptoms include feeling nervous, worried or apprehensive and feelings of dread surrounding and leading up to anxiety-provoking events.

Mental symptoms include fear of failure, replaying events in your mind when you’re worried about how other people might have perceived you.