symptoms	may	have	then	reinforced	your	original	fearful	thoughts.	The	mind
and	the	body	constantly	communicate.	If	your	mind	is	filled	with	a	sense	of
emotional	peace,	you	are	much	better	equipped	to	handle	medical/physical
challenges.
The	mind-body	connection	is	empowering	because	your	anxiety
symptoms	will	likely	improve,	or	even	disappear,	simply	by	taking	good,
consistent	care	of	yourself.	Healthy	sleep,	exercise,	and	nutrition	habits
usually	swiftly	improve	anxiety	symptoms.
STRATEGY:	SLEEP
Sleep	is	restorative	in	all	respects:	mood,	cognitive	functioning,	energy,	and
health.	Unfortunately,	when	we’re	anxious	we	do	not	reap	these	benefits
because	anxiety	typically	interferes	with	sleep.	People	who	struggle	with
anxiety	wake	up	to	intrusive	worries	during	the	night,	can’t	fall	asleep,	or
wake	up	too	early.