Relax your muscles

Your muscles may feel strained or tense when you're stressed. When you are feeling anxiety, this muscle stress may make it more challenging to manage. You may lower your anxiety levels by relaxing your muscles.

When feeling anxious, instantly relax your muscles by doing these steps following:

• Find a peaceful spot to sit and feel at ease. Focus on your breathing while closing your eyes. Slowly inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
• You should squeeze your hand into a fist. Make a fist and tighten it.
• For a few seconds, keep your fist squeezed. Take note of the tightness in your hand.
• Open your fingers slowly and pay attention to your feelings. You could feel your hand releasing some stress. Your hand will eventually start to feel lighter and more at ease.
• Continue tensing and then relaxing the hands, legs, shoulders, and feet, as well as other muscle groups throughout your body.