Mind-Body Tool Kit

 


I used to think I could outthink my anxiety, if I just analyzed it enough, I’d find a way to make it disappear.

But the truth is, before we can calm our minds, we have to help our bodies feel safe.

Anxiety isn’t just in our thoughts; it’s stored in our nervous system.

Before trying to think your way out of anxiety, your body needs to feel safe. Small, simple practices can help.

👉 Grounding exercises: When anxiety takes over, it often pulls us into the future, worrying about what might happen, replaying worst-case scenarios, or feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty.

Grounding exercises help bring you back to the present moment by reconnecting you to your body.

👉 Breathwork –When we feel anxious, our breathing naturally becomes shallow and fast. This signals to the brain that something is wrong, reinforcing the stress response.

Breathwork is a way to interrupt this cycle and bring us back to a state of rest.

👉 Movement:  Anxiety doesn’t just live in the mind, it shows up in the body too. Tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, restlessness, and stomach discomfort can all be physical signs that stress is being stored.

Movement helps release that pent-up energy and signals to your nervous system that it can shift out of fight-or-flight mode.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in an anxious spiral, grounding exercises can help bring you back to the present.

Want more tools to support your nervous system? Check out our Mind-Body Toolkit for guided exercises and practical strategies. You can download it for free through the link in our bio!

https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/resources


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