cope
come to terms with
Coping with Anxiety
October 30, 2009
Pinch yourself and know how others feel.
concentrate
make denser, stronger, or purer
Concentrate only on breathing in and out, beginning and ending, breath to breath, moment to moment.
tense
taut or rigid; stretched tight
You may notice that when your body is tense, you hold your breath.
technique
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
Focusing on breathing is a common but effective technique for calming your nerves.
induce
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
Japanese Proverb
Early childhood professionals confront, on a daily basis, a wide range of anxiety inducing situations: Will our program survive?,
confront
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
Japanese Proverb
Early childhood professionals confront, on a daily basis, a wide range of anxiety inducing situations: Will our program survive?,
focus
the concentration of attention or energy on something
Focusing on breathing is a common but effective technique for calming your nerves.
professional
of or relating to or suitable as a profession
Japanese Proverb
Early childhood professionals confront, on a daily basis, a wide range of anxiety inducing situations: Will our program survive?,
describe
give a description of
In Real Simple Magazine (October, 2009), Robert Leahy described "10 Ways to Cope with Anxiety."
range
a variety of different things or activities
Japanese Proverb
Early childhood professionals confront, on a daily basis, a wide range of anxiety inducing situations: Will our program survive?,