Stay in the Present Moment

Why it helps: Anxiety is often rooted in worries about the future or regret about the past. By practicing mindfulness, you train your brain to focus on the present, reducing the mental space for anxious thoughts. Grounding techniques, such as noticing five things you can see, hear, or feel, can help you connect with the immediate environment, which can reduce feelings of overwhelm. Studies show that regular mindfulness practice can actually change the brain’s response to stress over time, making it an effective long-term strategy to reduce anxiety and improve emotional resilience.