Pencil time into your schedule for worrying — it’ll help you stress less. That is, rather than fretting all day, make a conscious effort to not mull over the things causing you concern and postpone all of this worrying into a 30-minute window. In the study, participants who did so experienced less anxiety.
(interestingly, the article notes that the study started with 62 participants but that several dropped out…can’t help but think they were too worried about devoting so much of their time to the study! 
Image: Guatamalan worry dolls, travelopod.com.
July 28, 2011
You’ve decided to go for your dream job (you’ve quit your last nightmare of a gig because you heard that a bad job is bad for your mental wellbeing) and and you’re a nervous wreck for the interviews you’ve got lined up.
How to deal? Go for a run, or Zumba class, or however you choose to break a sweat. Exercise is a great way to help alleviate this type of short-term anxiety.
(It’s officially capri leggings weather btw–at least this week–should you decide to exercise outdoors).
(gFast capris, GapBodyFit)
March 17, 2011
Relationship anxiety can actually break your heart, according to new findings from Acadia University. Those who feel insecure in their relationships and people who avoid getting close to others appear to have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases including heart disease.
July 21, 2010
