What are the effective strategies to deal with anxiety and stress?

Strategies for coping with anxiety and stress include:

1. Establish border awareness and learn to say no.

Saying "no" to things beyond one's responsibility or handling ability can effectively enhance one's sense of control over life and reduce stress.

The boundary here is the material boundary, including but not limited to the cross-border material requirements of colleagues, friends and family members; The second is the boundary between energy and emotion, such as using rationality more when making decisions and not being kidnapped by others' emotions; Don't pander or please too much in exchange for a sense of value and security. The third is the boundary of time, such as ineffective socialization.

Step 2 refuse to delay

There are two essences of procrastination, the pursuit of perfection and the uncertainty of goals. People who pursue perfection and abide by the spirit of artisans often cling to every detail and have no way to start. For this kind of friends, remember one sentence, completion is better than perfection. After completion, iterate step by step and pursue better in action.

People who don't know their goals are easily taken away by various events that satisfy happiness or mobilize emotions. If you don't have a clear goal of keeping a good figure and a healthy weight, what makes you degenerate now is one doughnut after another.

Step 3 be open-minded

Corresponding to the open mentality is the closed mentality. The so-called closed mentality means that you can't accept different positions and viewpoints from yourself. Personal dignity can only be maintained by seeking opinions consistent with oneself, and it is impossible to get spiritual nourishment from others and enrich one's perspective and cognition.

Keep an open mind, understand the rationality and premise of various cognitive existence, and at the same time understand its limitations, communicate with people of different industries and levels, have a broader understanding of the world and people, and get along with the world more harmoniously.

Step 4 reduce caffeine intake

Coffee, tea, chocolate and carbonated drinks are rich in caffeine, which can stimulate the central nervous system and thus enhance anxiety. Excessive drinking will also affect sleep. Of course, for those who have been habitually introduced in large quantities, the amount can be gradually reduced to prevent the anxiety caused by sudden reduction.

Step 5 keep a small animal

Many scientific studies show that keeping pets can effectively reduce stress, especially when interacting with or hugging pets (cats and dogs), the body will secrete a lot of dopamine and oxytocin (happy substances). Some studies have also clearly pointed out that keeping a dog can effectively build a sense of meaning for the owner, provide companionship comfort and enhance people's positive emotions.