Argh? Self-Soothe. Ahhh!

You can think and act better if you’re not distracted by being upset. There are so many reasons to feel anxiety and/or stress: maybe you overdid a workout, learned something distressing, ate too much junk food, or are facing a hard diagnosis. What’s soothing to each of us is as individual as we are. Maybe a hot bath, sitting a spell in a rocking chair, or a leisurely walk does it for you–pick your favorite(s). I challenge you to also find a quick and mobile way for self-soothing on the fly. For me, I find that one hand on my belly and the other on my heart is a reflex action that reminds me to slow my breathing. And for long-term relief, if you see me dressed in bright blue and walking toward my garden, it possibly means I’m giving myself a soothing uplift. Or maybe I’m just Very Behind on my weeding!

Suggestion from Mariah Kaye, Senior Fitness Specialist, offering more fitness choices through MoveAnyWayFitness.com.