Anxiety isn't a fun thing to live with. Thoughts race through your mind in a constant motion. Small things that start small turn out blowing up into a huge commotion. You can't think straight and it wears you out to even do simple daily tasks. That's when you know that anxiety has the best of you. I should know, because I've been living with anxiety for the past few years.

Although I've had anxiety, I don't worry about much anymore. No more having my day ruined, because I'm distraught with worry and fear. I've learned many techniques over the years to help cope with anxiety. In fact, some of the techniques I've learned have made such a dramatic difference in my life that I basically have eliminated the anxiety. I now live a free and clear lifestyle, and man, does it feel great!

If you want to feel the same way, here are a few simple tips you can take that will get you started in the right direction:

- When feeling anxious, start learning how to take in big, deep breaths. When the anxiousness approaches, stop what you're doing and take 15-30 deep belly breaths. Close your eyes and relax, breathing in deep and slowly. This will help calm your body and get you through this anxious period.

- Redirect your mind by thinking of other things. If doing an activity that makes you anxious, switch to another activity that requires your attention. While it may sound goofy, this really does work well in taking your mind off of your anxious thoughts.

- Keep your mind in the present. Don't think ahead too much into the future. This automatically starts your anxious thinking, which can turn into a full-blown panic attack.

Now that you know a couple things to do to help your anxiety, just don't let your it get the best of you! Start living your life the way you should live it: free and clear without worry. Visit How to Stop Anxiety to learn what you can do to get rid of anxiety forever!