INSIDE: Try these natural anxiety relief methods to ease your stress, calm your mind, and enjoy more tranquility. There's sure to be a solution here that you'll be able to benefit from.

 

Anxiety can get the best of us some days. It creeps up at the worst times (is there ever really a good time for it though?) and is something that’s simply out of our control.

For some, it comes and goes in waves. For others, it can be a daily struggle.

As we continue to navigate through and try to cope with the pandemic, individuals are increasingly dealing with the undeniable anxiety that comes with a world of uncertainty.

With quarantines and isolations, along with the added rules and restrictions, it can be tough to find effective ways to relieve anxiety.

If you’ve been struggling to stay grounded, we have some natural anxiety relief methods for you, so that you can start getting back to feeling your best self.

What to Avoid When Dealing With Anxiety

Caffeine, cigarettes, and alcohol are all things we need to avoid when feeling anxious or scattered.

Caffeine

Caffeine is the most widely used stimulant in the world. It is found in coffee, teas, and other beverages, such as soda and energy drinks.

While it helps give us the boost we need to get things done, it can leave us with lingering effects, like jitters, a high heart rate, and loss of sleep, which exacerbates anxiety.

Cigarettes

Research has proved that cigarettes increase the risk of anxiety, and the earlier we begin smoking, the higher risk we have of developing an anxiety disorder.

Alcohol

Similarly, alcohol functions as a natural sedative, which is a quick fix for stressed nerves in the moment but it leaves us with long term implications,  such as higher anxiety levels once the alcohol starts to leave our system.

12 Natural Ways to Relieve Anxiety

Thankfully, there are plenty of natural anxiety relief methods that we already have access to. Here are a few ideas for you...

Spend Time in Nature

Spending time in nature is undoubtedly one of the best natural ways to relieve anxiety. The best part is it's accessible to absolutely everyone; all you need to do is go outside! 

Getting fresh air, sunlight, and grounding yourself on mother earth will help to ease away your worries by reminding you that you are always supported.

Sweat it Out!

Moving your body, whether it’s through a high intensity workout, a brisk walk, light yoga, or dancing like nobody’s watching, is one of the best natural anxiety relief methods at our disposal.

Not only does it boost your metabolism, but exercise also helps us sweat out the toxins that are lingering in the body, causing us stress and anxiety.

It also releases endorphins (“the happy hormone) from the brain, which is an essential part to maintaining a balanced mind, body, and spirit.

Use Healing Crystals

Crystals are definitely one of our favorite tools for natural anxiety relief.

Promoting subtle, healing energies that help us overcome stressful situations and regain control, healing stones can be your go-to tool for relieving anxiety as well.

Some of the best soothing stones for anxiety include:

• Rose Quartz
• Amethyst
• Lepidolite
• Bronzite
• Aquamarine

Holding on to them, using them as worry stones, or simply having them in your vicinity will allow them to work their magic and relieve your stress.

Take Energy-Boosting Supplements

Supplements that include vitamins, omega-3 acids, and herbal remedies are a great way to promote natural anxiety relief.

Vitamin D is one of the most essential ones to maintain a healthy and happy mind and body.

We usually receive this vitamin through sunlight, but during darker winter months, taking Vitamin D supplements and eating foods rich in vitamin D can help ensure you're getting the right intake.

Other vital supplements for anxiety relief include vitamin B, magnesium, and L-theanine. Check out this article for more info.

Aromatherapy

Diffusing essential oils, burning herbs like sage or palo santo, and lighting a scented candle are all different ways you can incorporate aromatherapy into your stress relieving rituals.

Scents like lavender, chamomile, and rose help to soothe anxious nerves, relieve migraines, and get us back into a state of zen.

Eat a Clean Diet

Maintaining a diet of foods rich in vitamins and minerals is another great way to prevent anxiety. 

Whole foods that aren't processed or refined ensure that we get the most vitamins in the most natural way. Increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables will definitely help you in the long run!

It's easy to opt for comfort foods like cookies and ice cream when feeling stressed or anxious. Try to make a conscious effort next time to confirm that you're not consuming anything modified, which can end up triggering more anxiety.

Take a Warm Bath

Baths are one of the best natural anxiety relief methods, and one of the most popular as well. Warm water has a calming effect on your muscles and nerves, helping to relax and ease any tension.

If you don’t have access to a bath, or they just aren’t your thing, taking a hot shower will work the same way.

You can also add soothing essential oils into your bath or on the walls of your shower to promote relief.

And course, we love taking baths with crystals! Just make sure they are not water soluble and large enough to not get washed down the drain. Check our Crystal Care Guide for details.

Meditation

Entering a meditative state help us work through our stresses in a healthy way. It allows us to reflect on the things that are troubling us and find rational solutions. 

Guided meditations are one of the best ways to get started.

Meditating with crystals can also enhance this process. Crystals like Clear Quartz and Selenite promote powerful, high vibrational frequencies that will guide you into a clearer state of mind.

Get a Message (or Give Yourself One!)

Massages are another great natural way to relieve tension from the body and lower stress levels.

While you probably can’t go to your local spa at this time, you can ask your partner, roommate, parents, friends -- whoever you are in close contact with -- to give you a quick massage if you feel weighed down by stress.

And if that’s not an option, you can always give yourself a massage, or get self-massaging tools, such as gua sha for a facial massage, a massage chair to target your back, or a scalp massager for your head!

Light Therapy

Light therapy is one of the best methods to opt for when dealing with anxiety or stress during the winter.

Since our exposure to daylight significantly decreases during this time, light therapy increases cortisol levels and serves as an effective treatment to boost serotonin.

Check out this article for some of the best light therapy lamps you can add into your bedroom.

Journaling

Journaling is an effective emotional self care technique that releases the thoughts, fears, and worries that are bogging down your brain, causing anxiety.

Especially if you don’t feel comfortable speaking to a friend or loved one, journaling ensures that you can fully and freely express what’s on your mind without the fear of someone finding out. 

Another effective way to really let something go is to write down all of your troubles and then burn the paper afterwards. Out of sight, out of mind!

Humour

You've probably heard that laughter is nature’s best remedy, and it’s true!

While the idea of a good laugh may seem unattainable when dealing with stress or anxiety, it’s not as hard as you'd think.

Watching a stand up comedy show, turning on your favorite funny movie, or simply searching up funny videos on YouTube can help you let out a laugh and lower your stress levels.

Final Thoughts About Natural Anxiety Relief

These 12 natural anxiety relief methods are sure-fire ways to get you out of your head and back into the game. Next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, give one of these a try and see how you feel!