What can we do to shift the anxious thoughts instantly?

Think positive because thinking negatively results in anxiety so think positively everyday and you will surely feel better from my exp

Got out for a run, get on your bike, practice meditation, even just some minutes will help you push those thoughts away

If the anxious thoughts are centered around an event, such as meeting new people, a job interview, etc. then it can be helpful to think of them as excited thoughts instead. Taking control of your breathing can also help anxious thoughts to dissipate. Working through the anxious thoughts rationally helps to clear them from your mind.

We can close our eyes, focus on anchoring ourselves to the present moment through our deep abdominal breaths.

Think about the happiest memory you have or about the important people in your life who you are grateful to.

Breathing can usually be very helpful. When you feel anxious, focus on your breath. How does it feel? then shift to deep belly breathing and focus on controlling your breath. Whenever you feel the thoughts want to take control again, you focus on the breath again. Keep at it until you feel completely calm :)

Meditation works wonders and also writing helps too if that's what you think will benefit in the end.

Deep breathing can do wonders in a moment. Putting your hands on your stomach, imagine pulling your breath deep into your stomach and back out. You can also breath in for four seconds, hold for six seconds, and out for eight seconds.

Everybody copes with anxiety in different ways. Try referring to the guide on the 7 Cups website, it has many different ways to shift anxious thoughts!

If you are feeling anxious, You can do some breathing exercises on our website 7 cups of tea. It is also best to brainstorm some of our positive thoughts and focus on those. If you need to talk to someone we are here as well. This is a safe zone to speak about your thoughts or concerns, we are all here to listen and help guide you down the right paths. If you are a listener and you start getting anxious thoughts you can join some member support groups and work together as a group. Remember nobody is alone and somebody will always be right here to help you in the times of your needs.