Taming the Worry Monster: Fun Ways to Manage Anxiety.

Title: Taming the Worry Monster: Fun Ways to Manage Anxiety.

By: D.N.

Hello my friends! Today, we are going to let our inner child fly high. Remember what it felt like when you were a kid? 0 worries, no responsibilities and a good amount of fun. 🤩 well, let's embark on an adventure to conquer the Worry Monster, also known as anxiety. First things first, what is this tricky creature we call anxiety?

Understanding Anxiety:

Imagine anxiety as a little annoying cloud of worries that sometimes hovers over us. It's like having a worried friend who can't decide what to wear and keeps changing outfits . 🤦🏻‍♀️

Anxiety makes us feel nervous, but not to worry– we have some magical tools to tame this cloud and bring some sunshine into our lives!

Fun Ways to Manage Anxiety:

Bubble Magic:

Blow bubbles to watch your worries float away. Imagine each bubble carrying a little worry with it. Pop! Bye-bye, worries! It's like creating a worry-free bubble shield around you. You may ask, why bubbles? Remember we are letting our inner child take over today! I mean, you could do it with imaginary bubbles too but it’s more fun to do this exercise with real bubbles and you don’t look so crazy doing it with the imaginary ones!

Dance Party Escape:

Crank up your favorite tunes and have a dance party. Let the music be your superhero cape, whisking away those worries. Dancing is like telling anxiety, "You can't catch me – I'm too busy groovin'!" shake that booo-tay!

Superhero Breaths:

Pretend you're a superhero taking deep breaths. Inhale like you're smelling a flower, and exhale like you're blowing out birthday candles. Superhero breaths help calm the storm inside and make you feel strong and brave.

In-the-Moment Anxiety Buster:

Picture this: You have to speak in front of the class, and the Worry Monster starts doing somersaults in your belly. What do you do?

Imagine you have a magical backpack filled with bravery tools. Take out your invisible cape and wear it like a superhero. Now, take a deep superhero breath. Feel the bravery filling you up! As you speak, pretend your words are like arrows shooting down worries. By the end, you'll have defeated the Worry Monster with your superhero powers! Or…. Just imagine everyone else naked, that’s what they always say in movies. 😁

A Wise Quote to Guide Us:

"You don't have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you." - Dan Millman

Closing Words of Wisdom:

Remember, brave hearts, it's okay to feel anxious sometimes. You have your magical tools to chase away worries. Embrace the fun ways to manage anxiety, and know that you're not alone on this adventure. Like a brave explorer, face the Worry Monster, and let your courage shine bright! 🌟