Comfort in the Uncomfortable: Overcoming Your Anxiety

Practical tips to overcome being the spanner in the works - in your own life

The English dictionary defines anxiety as the following:

‘A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.’

Given such a definition, it is no surprise that many of us find ourselves riddled with the reality of anxiety. The world is still recovering from the outfall of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a reported 25% increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide.

The plummeting economy, shifting political landscapes, and onslaught of bad news can be seen as great contributors to the rising mental health concerns on a macro scale. On a micro scale? Dealing with trauma, instability, and the woes of every day life is enough to fill anyone with nervousness and unease.

Living a life dominated by anxiety can have adverse effects. Chronic anxiety can lead to a reduced quality of life, such as increased irritability, a sense of doom, a loss of libido, breathing problems, depression and more.

It is essential to note here, that if you are dealing with a more severe, clinical anxiety disorder, it is necessary to seek medical attention and professional help.

If you’re looking to implement practical ways to prevent bouts of anxiousness and nervousness from impacting your every day life - read on.