mood	will	improve	and	your	anxiety	will	decrease,	so	consider	doing
something	on	a	daily	basis.
When	experiencing	acute	anxiety,	employ	the	“10-minute	remedy.”	If	you’re
anxious	and	you	vigorously	exercise	for	10	
minutes—
	
a	brisk	walk,	jogging,
bouncing	on	a	trampoline,	jumping	jacks—your	anxiety	will	decrease	almost
immediately.	Lifting	heavy	objects	or	weights	for	a	short	time	can	also	relieve
anxiety	and	tension.	Endorphins	are	released	and	you	will	feel	naturally	at
ease.	It	will	wear	off,	but	the	10-minute	remedy	is	a	quick	hit	for	anxiety.
STRATEGY:	NUTRITION
Start	looking	at	food	as	not	only	one	of	the	great	pleasures	in	life	but	also	as	a
natural	means	to	improving	your	emotional	functioning.	The	goal	is	to	eat	a
varied	diet	with	plenty	of	fruits	and	vegetables.	Rid	your	pantry	of	all
processed	foods	and	sugar.	Adding	a	variety	of	nutrients	and	decreasing	sugar
helps	the	body	regulate	insulin	and	hormone	levels,	which	directly	impact
mood,	anxiety,	and	energy	levels.
A	few	specific	tips	about	diet	and	anxiety:
Water:
	
Our	body	needs	water	to	function,	and	if	it	isn’t	functioning	properly,