I think my anxiety is giving me anxiety. Look, I’ve been a worry wort for the past 55 years and it’s worked great so far. OK, that’s a stretch. But I do have to admit that I’ve had it for so long, ...

We inhale and exhale all day, every day, without thinking about it—but when we cultivate awareness of our breath, something ...

In the fast-paced world we live in, stress and anger often seem like unavoidable parts of daily life. These emotions can arise from various situations—traffic jams, workplace conflicts, or even ...

Stress is a fact of life. Add politics and a divisive election season to the mix and there's extra anxiety at every step. All that tension can take a toll on your health. "Stress is a major issue ...

A yoga class at Palisades Park in Pacific Beach. (File photo by Thomas Melville/Times of San Diego) Have you ever been advised to take deep breaths to calm down in moments of panic, stress or anxiety?

When your nervous system is on high alert, it signals to your body that your muscles shouldn’t relax, so you can’t sink into a stretch. To ease this neural tension, Felder suggests a simple deep ...

First, let’s learn 2 examples of coping skills. These skills can help with the physical components of anxiety (e.g., racing heart) as well as the cognitive component (e.g., worrying too much about the ...

In today’s fast-paced world, our minds are often overwhelmed by distractions, cluttered thoughts and self-imposed limitations. A simple yet powerful tool to manage this mental clutter is deep ...

Editor’s Note: This story is a part of Peak, The Athletic’s new desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the lens of sports. Peak aims to connect readers to ideas they can ...