5. **Practice Mindfulness and Meditation**
**Mindfulness** and **meditation** are powerful tools for managing stress and anxiety. These practices teach you to stay present and focus on the here and now, helping you detach from racing thoughts and worries about the future.
Mindfulness can be as simple as:
– Paying attention to your breathing.
– Observing your surroundings without judgment.
– Engaging in a mindful walk, focusing on each step, and the sensations around you.
Meditation goes further, guiding you to quiet your mind for a set period. Start with just 5-10 minutes a day, gradually increasing the time as you become more comfortable with the practice.