I hope you’re starting to feel more optimistic about how you can control your anxiety by making some simple lifestyle changes. These changes will, without a doubt, reduce the intensity and frequency of your anxious feelings.
A burst of nervousness or panic, on the other hand, can come out of nowhere at times. There are a variety of relaxation exercises that can be beneficial in situations like these. One of these is to harness the power of visualization.
Continue reading to learn more about this strategy and how to use visualization to relax. The concept of visualization exercises can be intimidating at first.
It entails actively visualizing yourself in a soothing and relaxing environment. Essentially, changing your surroundings is a powerful way to trick your mind into believing you are in a safe place that makes you happy and at peace.
It’s a method of self-soothing or calming yourself when you need it. Let’s take a look at the steps involved in a perfect visualization session. The first and most important step is to select a safe location.
It could be a real location you’ve visited in the past, or it could be somewhere close to you that you visit on a regular basis. It doesn’t even have to be somewhere you’ve physically visited or something that exists in reality.
After all, this is a creative exercise. If you’re a creative person, you might want to imagine a whole new world, a perfect place that would delight all of your senses. Make your imagined space as personal as possible in order to get the most out of it.
Make sure the space you create is the one you always go to in your mind when you need to calm down quickly, and that it strongly resonates with you. When it comes to visualization, you want to find a spot that is comfortable for you.
This will make it much easier for your mind to go where it needs to go. If finding yourself in a crowd has caused you to have a panic attack, look for a place to retreat, such as a semi-empty coffee shop or, in a pinch, a locked restroom.
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Before imagining your special space, make yourself as comfortable as possible. Then, close your eyes and imagine yourself truly present. Consider the sights and sounds around you. Consider why this location makes you happy and embrace those feelings.
Surround yourself with as many details as your mind can conjure up, and allow yourself to embrace each one. Be aware of your body’s current state. Feel the tension in your individual muscles dissipate. If anxious thoughts begin to enter your mind, visualize yourself physically removing or destroying them.
You can imagine the anxiety as a dark cloud that is chased away by a ray of sunlight or another physical object that you can get rid of.
Visualization can be a powerful tool for gaining control of your anxiety as soon as it arises. You’ll find yourself in control of your anxious feelings and enjoying this quick mental retreat with some practice and an open mind.
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