10/03/2026
5 simple ways to reduce anxiety that don’t involve the gym…
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Many people are travelling, many more of us are starting put… Most of us, either way, are bubbling along around a 5 out of 10 at least on the anxiety scale.
So we need to pay close attention and do as many small things as as possible to shave off a few numbers and stop added stress compounding on our regular tolerable/daily stress & pushing us any higher!
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Reduce or eliminate caffeine. It ramps your nervous system up, acts as a stimulant when we actually need to find ways to relax and calm. I LOVE COFFEE but starting the day my usual way at the moment with 2-3 cups before midday is making me feel like I’m about to fight somebody… Start your day right and drop it right down!
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Add 2-3,000 more steps in your daily routine, early morning or late evening walk 20-30 minutes each (even if you normally smash 10k). We need to find ways to temporarily subdue the angst in the air.
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Get around nature & belly breath. Stand up straight with your shoulder me back in a confident posture and take as many long slow breaths as you can, push your belly out as far as you can as you do. If you can hear the birds, be around other people, touch grass or sand or the ocean then also do that!
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Eat well. I know sweets and chocolate are amazing, i’m guilty too, but just be aware s**tty food increases low level inflammation in your system which increases your stress response. Stay hydrated (when possible) everybody… Also be aware of caffeine in Coke & some teas!
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Sleep well. Bed early, (if you can during Ramadan) with a book, maybe even have a shower before bed, dim lights, no screens, Netflix can wait and try and add an extra hour or so at the front end so you can wake up and maybe not need that first coffee and you’ll have time to go for a walk at sunrise!
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Any other suggestions or tips especially for those fasting and staying up late… please share below
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