Blog — anxiety relief

10 Calming Affirmations to Reduce Anxiety Naturally

Anxiety can sap your energy and distract your mind. It can get in the way of your health and happiness. 

Positive affirmation statements can be used throughout your day to calm and relax your anxiety naturally, and cheer you on through challenges big and small. 

Click to read 10 affirmations that can help reduce your anxiety and decrease your stress. 

The Link Between Perfectionism, Anxiety and Depression

Perfectionism is a tough taskmaster. The drive to be perfect and have everything around you be perfect is a ball and chain that holds you back and bogs you down. 

Discover what researchers have uncovered about the negative impact of perfectionism, PLUS tips and tools for overcoming toxic perfectionism. 

Fish show link between anxiety relief and probiotics

Evidence that probiotics offer natural anxiety relief has come in a surprising way—a study about anxiety in fish.

A fascinating new study from the University of Missouri (MU) shows that fish anxiety levels are impacted by the bacteria in their gut. And there’s good reason to believe it’s the same for us humans.

Click to find out what the study tells us about anxiety and your gut. 

How to Do 4-7-8 Breathing: Benefits, Instructions, and Tips

Learn how to do 4-7-8 breathing with an animated breathing guide, step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and research. Discover how regular practice may improve your breathing pattern, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and build stress resilience.

10 Tips: How to Get to Sleep and Beat Insomnia

This post shares 10 practical, research-backed tips to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and feel more rested. From caffeine cutoffs to calming bedtime routines, these strategies can help you reclaim your nights and improve your mental health. 

Is Caffeine Amping up Your Anxiety?

Caffeine is a stimulant. For many people, eating or drinking caffeine when they are anxious, or have a tendency to get anxious, is like throwing oil on fire. It can make the stress and anxiety much worse, much bigger.

This post explores how caffeine impacts your brain and body, lists 15 caffeine sources, and offers smart ways to cut back.