Learn specific and accessible practices for anxiety relief, such as morning routines, coffee alternatives, experiencing emotions, EFT, herbs for the nervous system, and breathwork. Understand the impact of diet on neuroinflammation and mood, the importance of testing for celiac disease, and releasing emotions. Explore strategies for anxiety relief, including amygdala hijack management and EFT for manifesting health. Discover the power of evening rituals, creating sacred space, and using nervine herbs for anxiety relief.
Start your day with positive thoughts to set a positive tone and reduce anxiety.
Incorporate meditation into your daily routine to shift brainwaves and promote relaxation, reducing anxiety.
Deep dives
Starting the day with positive thoughts
First things first, when you wake up in the morning, focus on thinking thoughts that make you feel good. This can be as simple as expressing gratitude for the things you have. By imprinting positive thoughts in your mind from the moment you wake up, you can set a positive tone for the day ahead.
The power of meditation in reducing anxiety
Meditation can be a powerful tool in reducing anxiety. By spending just 10 to 20 minutes each morning on a meditation practice, you can shift your brainwaves from the high-stress beta state to the more relaxed alpha and theta brainwaves. This transition allows you to enter a state of optimal healing and relaxation, reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of calm.
Managing caffeine intake for anxiety relief
Caffeine consumption can significantly contribute to anxiety. To reduce anxiety, you can opt for alternatives to coffee like matcha green tea, which contains less caffeine and promotes the release of the calming neurotransmitter GABA. Gradually reducing caffeine intake or drinking coffee with food rather than on an empty stomach can also be helpful.
Nervine herbs and breathing techniques for anxiety reduction
Incorporating nervine herbs like lemon balm and passionflower, as well as practicing specific breathing techniques, can be effective in reducing anxiety. Techniques such as pelvic floor breathing and box breathing help to create a sense of connection and calm by allowing more space for oneself and separating self from external influences. These practices can be done anytime, anywhere, making them easily accessible tools for anxiety relief.
In this episode, Erin shares specific and accessible practices for anxiety, many of which are free and can be utilized right away. These strategies aren’t just helpful for immediate relief — they can also become daily rituals that will invite a better connection with your thoughts and your anxiety’s messages for you.
A continuation of last week's episode on anxiety root causes, this conversation will give you clear strategies and resources to start feeling good again.