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24 February 2026
Dealing with anxiety can make any aspect of your day become quite challenging, even if it is something you often find easy. Learning how to manage anxiety wherever you are could help you to manage emotions and intrusive thoughts, even in the most trying of times.
Controlling your breathing can allow you to manage anxiety by preventing hyperventilating, which is often associated with panic attacks. Slowing down your breathing can help to mitigate some of the other symptoms of anxiety, such as feeling dizzy or light-headed.
Doing gentle breathing exercises in a quiet space, away from any stress factors, can be ideal. However, it is unlikely that this will be feasible if your anxiety occurs during your day. Instead, focus solely on the breathing aspects and do what you can to tune out external noise and distractions.
If possible, it can be useful to have a friend, care provider, or colleague to do the breathing exercises alongside you. This can help you to focus and give you another means of grounding yourself by following their breathing pattern.
Our pets can often sense when we feel distressed, and sometimes want to help meet our emotional needs.
Many people find that their furry friends may be more cuddly and affectionate when they feel sad or anxious. Having a snuggle with your pet can boost your mood, but cat owners might be thrilled to know that there is a scientific reason why cats can be beneficial to help you manage anxiety.
Studies have found that the frequency of a cat’s purr can be soothing for those who are struggling with anxiety.
If you find yourself feeling anxious when at home, seek out your cat and have a cuddle. Listen to the sound of their purring and know that your companion loves you and you are safe.
Anxiety likes to drag people down and suffocate them within their own thoughts and concerns. One of the biggest steps you can take is to find ways to challenge those concerns.
When you notice an intrusive thought has become lodged in your mind, consider building a case against it. Evidence and arguing against the thought can help you to find peace of mind through cognitive restructuring.
As an example, if you are worried you left your gas hob on before leaving the house, walk yourself through your actions before and after. Acknowledging that you used the hob, but that you turned it off while discussing your plans with your partner, and then remember there being no flames, can all help to avoid potential panic.
Some people may find checklists or imagery useful to help prove that the intrusive thought is a false one. Finding what works best for you can be a great first step towards learning how to manage anxiety and gain mental clarity by reducing the hold that these thoughts may have over you.
Your diet could either be helping you to manage anxiety, or potentially making things worse. The food and drink you consume each day doesn’t just affect your physical health. It can also have a profound impact on your mental wellbeing.
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Being around people you know and trust can also be useful when you feel anxious. This allows you to create a safe space, no matter where you are, where you know your thoughts and concerns will be listened to and validated.
The company you keep can also greatly impact how you manage anxiety. One of the benefits of working for the Absolute team is the knowledge that we can discuss our needs openly with one another, and gain meaningful insight without judgement.
You may find it useful to talk through your worries with:
You may want to take a passive approach towards being able to manage your anxiety, especially if you find it hard to think rationally when negative thoughts arise. Looking after your brain can be the answer.
While distraction techniques won’t solve your problems in the long-term, they can prove useful for allowing you to regain that rationality to make clear decisions.
One suggestion for this can be to try and solve maths puzzles. Putting your brain to the test with a variety of numerical challenges can help to reduce stress, and boost other aspects of mental health. Not only can this assist your cognitive thinking, but it could prove to be a great distraction from whatever has piqued your anxiety.
Following this, once you have found your calm, you could then reassess your worries and figure out solutions.
Learning to manage anxiety isn’t an easy feat. Dealing with the symptoms can affect your mental and physical health, as well as overall enjoyment of life. This can have a knock-on effect on your sleep pattern, working life, and time with family and friends.
If you are struggling to manage and need support, your first step should be to contact your GP and, if relevant, any mental health practitioners involved in your care.
For our part, Absolute could provide you with timed visits where we come in on days of your choice to act as a companion, assist you, and even prompt you to take any prescribed medication.
Having a caring, supportive team of healthcare professionals, friends, and family around you can make all the difference and help you manage your anxiety in the long-term.
Verity joined Absolute in February, 2025, as our HR & Recruitment Administrator.
With a background in HR, customer service, and marketing, she has taken the lead on crafting digital content.
Outside of work, Verity enjoys woodland walks, cooking, and video games.
