How students can manage Anxiety
- AJ Garboski
- Apr 5
- 2 min read
Anxiety:
Things like exams, changing schools, job interviews or even changes at home can make you feel anxious. It’s a normal biological reaction.
Signs of anxiety include feeling fearful, finding it hard to concentrate or make decisions, being restless or edgy, or even going to the restroom a lot.
For some people, anxiety doesn’t go away so easily. They might experience panic attacks or feel that they’re worrying all the time about everything.
If your anxiety feels overwhelming, talk to a trusted adult.
Managing ANXIETY
Make a list…
List the top 5 most important things you need to do today.
Tick them off as you complete each one.
Get breathless…
You might not feel like it but exercise and sports make a big difference to your wellbeing.
Relax…
Breathe slowly by inhaling through one nostril, then out the other. Repeat slowly until you feel calmer.
Ever seen the movie Die Hard? Try making fists with your toes!
Mindfulness can be a good way to control anger. Find out about this at
Time to talk…
Talking to a trusted adult or friend who is a good listener can really help. They might have had the same worries, or know of someone else who did.
Sometimes it’s easier to text someone to say how you’re feeling, even if they’re in the next room!
OTHER THINGS YOU CAN DO…
Breathing exercises can really help a lot of situations.
Eating healthy means following a healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of nutritious foods and drinks. It also means getting the number of calories that’s right for you (not eating too much or too little).
Take time out from social media, it’s not always good for our mental health. Plan some screen-free time every week.
It’s tempting to share personal feelings on social media, but you can’t know how that will be used. Text or talk to someone you trust instead. If they don’t respond, try someone else!
If you can bounce back from the ups and downs of life then you’re more likely to seek out new experiences and opportunities.
Things that help you bounce back aren’t always to do with you.
Make a difference to others
Look out for a friend, join a club or volunteer your time. It builds your self-esteem and expands the network of people looking out for you.
Say no to negativity
Learn to filter out the negativity of others. Don’t listen to their negative comments. The image in the mirror is uniquely you… lots of people think that you are fabulous!
Find that trusted adult
There are people who love and care for you and want to help. It’s OK if it’s not easy or possible to talk to one of your parents. Who are the other adults in your family, community or school who could step in and support you instead?
There is always someone there to help… JUST ASK!
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