According to Beyond Blue 45% of Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime with over 2 million people having anxiety.
Here’s some Interesting facts about Anxiety!
1. Anxiety makes everything smell!
The more anxious someone is the more likely they are to label neutral smells as bad!
When a person becomes anxious, the emotional system becomes part of the olfactory processing stream.
2. Exercise reduces anxiety
Generally, when people exercise (even the occasional push up) they feel less anxious.
20 minutes of exercise a day can make you feel cool, calm and collected!
3. The Parental effect!
Like many things, high anxiety is partly in your genes. Part of the reasons people are anxious is because of their parents!
4. Think different
One of the best ways to reduce anxiety is to think POSITIVE!
It’s not an exam, it’s a fun quiz! It’s not a scary presentation, it’s a chat with mates! It’s not a job interview, it’s a chance to make money!
By re-framing situations people are less likely to become anxious about them!
5. Anxiety affects balance
People who experience sever levels of anxiety, often have problems with their balance. They sometimes feel dizzy or sway while standing normally for no apparent reason!
6. Meditation reduces anxiety!
Just 20 minutes of meditation per day can reduce anxiety up to 39%!
So get those chakras aligned!
Facts are courtesy of PsyBlog
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