We've all been there: stressed and anxious with a to-do list that doesn't seem to quit. Since it's not always practical to take the mental health day you so desperately need, it's good to have some tried-and-true tips to turn that anxious energy into something a little easier to manage.
I've had generalized anxiety disorder all my life, and I've learned a few tricks to keep on trucking when the cortisol and adrenaline are pumping. Some are just about self-soothing, and some are about putting all that anxiety to work for me...
Move Your Body and Declutter at the Same Time
I'm by no means a neatnick, and my house is usually kind of chaotic. But when I'm super stressed, looking at cluttered countertops and a pile of shoes by the front door can make me even more agitated. One of my favorite strategies for dealing with this is to walk laps in my house, dealing with clutter as I go. I try to jump up and get 1,000 steps in 10-15 minutes, walking from room to room and dropping off kids' clothes and toys or straightening up. By the end, I'm a little closer to my daily step goal, and my house looks a lot more organized.
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