Anxiety is a very common thing to experience – I get it, and I am not even a refugee/migrant!
There are ways to overcome nerves. It is very hard, but if you are determined to put in the work, you can get to the worry-free days – it IS POSSIBLE!
Here are my top tips for dealing with anxiety:
- Try mindfulness! I use it and it greatly reduces stress and worry. One application you can use is smiling minds – sign in, and under your age group, there is plenty for you to try out!
- If you get severe anxiety or panic attacks, try to picture the feeling. It might be a black blob, with something inside it struggling to get out. It might be a red square jolting around violently. Whatever it is, observe it. Watch it. Then picture it calming, deflating. Peacefully disappearing. This helps with panic attacks, and it has worked for my friends previously.
- Try buying/making a stress ball. This can help calm you down! See the video below on how to make a stress balloon – with just a balloon, flour, rice, and a funnel*. They are super easy and fun to make!
- If preparing for something scary, boost your confidence by being confident in your looks – this is subtle but really helps! Also, just tell yourself ‘I can do this!‘. I believe in you, now you just need to believe in yourself!
