Relax by visualizing

Have you heard the phrase "finding your happy place"? Your brain and body might truly become more relaxed if you visualize a calm place.

Sit in a calm, relaxing place when you start to feel anxious. Consider where you would want to unwind. Although it might be anywhere in the world, actual or imagined, it has to be a scene that makes you feel very safe, happy, and calming. Make sure it's easy enough to think about so you can come back to it later on when you're feeling worried. Think about how the place would smell, feel, and sound. Imagine yourself there, relaxed and taking it all in. Once you have a clear image of your "happy place," close your eyes and take a few calm, even breaths out of your nose. Until you feel your anxiety lessening, keep your attention on your breathing and keep visualizing the place in your mind. Anytime you have anxiety, return to this place in your thoughts.