Polyvagal theory recognizes that your nervous system is wired for and strengthened by connection, whether that is with yourself, others, or a beloved pet. Here is one exercise to strengthen the connection with yourself.

Before starting this exercise, pay attention to your breathing. Slow, deep, long breaths can help you maintain a sense of calm or help you return to a calmer state. Once you find your breath, go through the following steps to help ground yourself.

Acupressure is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that may provide temporary relief from anxiety symptoms. Here are six pressure points that you can try on your own.

If you experience significant anxiety or panic, it's important to understand their definitions, symptoms, and treatment.

Grounding techniques often use the five senses to immediately connect you with the here and now. These techniques help you be more aware of everything that's going on around you.

Here are four steps to end overthinking, ruminating, and worrying when you are trying to fall asleep.

Using these seven mindfulness-based strategies can help you stay grounded while caring deeply about the world.

Movement, social connection, a good cry, and acts of creativity are great ways to release stress.

 Grounding techniques  turn attention away from thoughts, memories, or worries, and refocus on the present moment. Try any of these techniques to help you do this.

Everyone feels anxious sometimes. Technology in society has accelerated the pace at which people live, increasing the pressure to be available 24/7 and handle everything immediately. Along with all the other stresses of daily life, this creates a sense of urgency that easily morphs into anxiety. Here are some ways to help you better manage your anxiety.

Turn on your parasympathetic response by using one of these four body-calming techniques. These will help regulate emotions in stressful situations. 

Just picturing nature for 5 minutes can help you feel more relaxed and also lower stress, by slowing down your heart rate.  

Have you ever noticed how you breathe when you feel relaxed? Breathing exercises can help you relax, because they make your body feel like it does when you are already relaxed. Try this breathing exercise to start.  

Looking forward to something can be almost as good as experiencing it. Here are ways to incorporate the power of anticipation into your everyday life.

 Intense stress can activate the sympathetic nervous system, triggering what psychologists call the “fight or flight” response to perceived danger. The body releases chemicals which cause the heart to go into overdrive, pupils to swell and our skin to release sweat.

Here are some ways to help the parasympathetic nervous system return the body to its original state.