Anti anxiety tips / suggestions

Talk to your close friends.


Secure some allies in your workplace.

Communication is the core to all relationships. Every type of relationship involves communication: family, friends, work colleagues, boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives. I must thank David Evans of ‘The Transformers' fitness organisation for this inspirational lesson. If we are to have successful relationships with our friends, family, work colleagues, partners then we need to communicate with each other effectively and honestly.




Talk to some of your allies in your workplace.

If you have a Disability. Talk to your manager or supervisor early on about it so that they can help you be part of the team and help you do your job to the best of your ability. Will work colleagues be understanding about your Disability? There are serious consequences because of the Equal Opportunities Act. Secure allies in your workplace so that work colleagues will be understanding and help you. I do believe that some of your work colleagues will become friends and maybe later on, close friends for life. Please keep in mind that some of your colleagues will remain as acquaintances.




Listen to some relaxing soothing Classical music. Here is an example of some excellent relaxing music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odzimfEN6Qo




Always go to bed thinking something good about yourself.




Make a list of all your achievements. Keep that list with you during stressful times.




Watch some comedies.




Watch some cartoons.


Go to the toilet just before entering the interview room / exam hall. This method is fantastic and it does help to relieve the pressure, literally. Trust me, after going to the toilet, you will feel much more relaxed and more confident. My learning support tutor recommended this method just before I took my GCSE’s and it did help.




Listen to songs that you enjoy and make you laugh. Disney songs can cheer most people up: