Lifehack recently offered readers some tips on how to stop feeling anxious and regain peace of mind.<br />Here are four things they suggest:<br />1. Adjust your diet : Sugary foods, processed foods, alcohol, caffeine and artificial sweeteners all can make anxiety worse. Lifehack suggests trying these anxiety-reducing foods: , dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, fatty fish, eggs, turmeric, chamomile, yogurt and green tea.<br /><br />2. Hydration is key : According to Lifehack, research suggests that even mild dehydration can worsen anxiety.<br /><br />3. Incorporate mindfulness into your daily life : Meditation and diaphragmatic breathing are just two better known examples of mindfulness techniques. Lifehack suggests a practice called Five Things, <br />which is based upon our five senses and focusing the mind on each one individually. <br /><br />4. Exercise regularly : 30 minutes of exercise three to five days a week can significantly reduce anxiety.<br />One study found that exercise was equally as effective as medication in treating symptoms of anxiety.<br />Managing stress and feelings of anxiety can be difficult, but implementing new strategies and reaching out for support is a great place to start.
