How to quickly cope with anxiety: wash the dishes - surprisingly, it works

24.09.2024 22:30

There are ways to quickly get rid of the unpleasant feelings associated with overwhelming anxiety, and one of them is to wash the dishes.

The advice is indeed unexpected, but it can be of real help.

Washing dishes can help you take your mind off things, inspire creativity, and develop a skill called mindfulness.

It is important that nothing interferes with the process, so do not turn on music or listen to podcasts.

Instead, focus on your senses. Feel the cold of the plates, the warmth of the water, and the smell of the detergent.

Cleaning products
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If anxiety catches you when you are outside the house, use another option - wash your face with cold water. You can do this even in the restroom of an office or a cafe.

This will help you calm down and drown out the thoughts that are troubling you.

It is important to remember that a constant feeling of anxiety that interferes with normal life requires seeking help from a specialist.

In such a situation, it is necessary to work on eliminating the symptoms and determining the causes of their occurrence.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources