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Take Time Out To Relax

Set aside 10 or 15 minutes each day to do something relaxing.  Some benefited from practicing relaxation exercises on a daily basis to calm themselves or to reduce their butterflies before certain stressful events, like giving a speech.  Relaxation exercises that release muscle tension can help a lot.  To do them, you tighten certain groups of muscles as you inhale and then relax them as you exhale.  Start with your toes and slowly work your way up to you face.  You may want to try visualization.  With this, you pick a pleasant and relaxing place where you've been or maybe someplace you'd like to visit.  Then imagine you are there and try to picture what it would look, smell, taste, and feel like.  Breathe slowly throughout, and play the scene in your mind for about five minutes.  You can also try dance, crocheting, photography, art, or music.  I have tried it and it worked for me and also help me to sleep better.  This can really help with anxiety.