10 tips to reduce your anxiety 🌼

Anxiety is like that unwanted guest who arrives unannounced and stays longer than expected. Sometimes it's mild, other times it's paralyzing. But the important thing is to know that there are real, simple tools that can help you recover and feel better.

Here we share Monks' 10 favorite tips for reducing anxiety in your everyday life, including one you can carry in your purse that smells delicious. 💼✨

1. Breathe with intention 🧘♀️💨
It may sound obvious, but it isn't. Often, when we're anxious, we breathe quickly and shallowly. Do this: Inhale for a count of 4, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 6. Do this for a minute and feel your body calm down.

2. Write what you feel ✍️📓
Get everything out of your head. It doesn't have to be pretty or coherent. Just write. Often, putting what you feel into words makes it more manageable.

3. Take a digital break 📵🧠
The constant barrage of information can trigger anxiety. Unplug from your phone. Turn off notifications. Breathe. Use your time to connect with the real world.

4. Move, even if it's just a little 🚶♀️🎶
You don't need a gym routine. A 10-minute walk, stretching when you wake up, or dancing to your favorite song can shift your energy and release pent-up tension.

5. Always carry your essential oil with you 🌿💧
This is our top tip: Monks essential oil roll-ons are a gem that, when carried with you, will help you a lot. Whether it's Revive, Relax, Sleep, or Breathe, they'll all give you peace of mind in that moment you've been looking for.

6. Eat something that makes you feel good 🍵🍎
It's not about eating out of anxiety, but rather nourishing yourself with something that makes you feel good: a warm cup of tea, a fresh piece of fruit, a healthy snack. Choose with love.

7. Surround yourself with things that calm you 🕯️🎧
A soft playlist, a fluffy blanket, a photo that makes you smile. Create a little sensory retreat, even if it's just in a corner of your house.

8. Talk to someone who will listen to you ☎️❤️
Sometimes we just need to vent. Not for solutions, but to feel supported. A 10-minute call can change your day.

9. Do something with your hands 🎨🌱
Paint, cook, knit, water your plants. Hand-held movement helps focus your mind and free it from the whirlwind of thoughts.

10. Repeat mantras or phrases that calm you 🧘♂️📝
Phrases like "this too shall pass," "I'm safe now," or "I can handle this" can help you reconnect with calm. Repeat them out loud or write them on a Post-it note.

✨ Extra tip: Be kind to yourself 💗
Don't demand that you be well all the time. Anxiety doesn't define you. It's just a part of you that needs nurturing. Take your hand, breathe, and give yourself permission to heal little by little.