9 Tiny Actions That Help to Ease Anxiety Fast

Simple, calming tools from Lisa- no overthinking, no fuss.

Anxiety doesn’t always show up as a full-blown panic moment. Sometimes it’s that tight chest for no reason, the racing thoughts you can’t switch off, or the sudden feeling that everything is “too much.” When your nervous system tips into overload, the fastest way back to calm is to interrupt the spiral with small, grounding actions.

Below are Lisa’s simple, real-life tips - the same things she uses herself when life feels a bit too loud.

Lisa’s Tips to Ease Anxiety

Slow everything down.
Start with box breathing - inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4.

Check your body.
Is your bra too tight?
Are your shoulders up near your ears? Drop them. Count to 10 slowly.

Reset your space.
Walk away from the situation if you need a moment to regroup.

Cool your system.
Sip cold water.

Change your environment.
Step outside into fresh air. Put your bare feet on the ground.

Release physical tension.
Stretch your chest open. Do a 30-second shake-out.

Ground your senses.
Name five things you can see.

Soften your face + hands.
Loosen your jaw. Unclench your hands.

Give your brain a safety cue.
Whisper to yourself: “I’m safe.”

These micro-moments matter. When practised consistently, they retrain your nervous system to move out of “threat mode” and back into balance.

Tiny actions, big resets. You’re in control.

If you would like extra help with your anxiety our naturopaths are free to guide you. 

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