Do you need to control your nerves? Discover some useful natural tips to calm your nerves naturally and easily.
We have all gotten nervous more than once, and it is even certain that on some occasion the situation has gotten out of hand. Stress, anxiety, common day-to-day problems, discussions or family or work problems. There are many circumstances that can more or less decisively influence us to feel nervous. Of course, we must differentiate between what a sporadic tense situation means, which makes us nervous at a certain moment, to a nervous situation that occurs permanently.
Among those causes that can influence us to feel nervous at any given moment, we can find: an exam, singing or speaking in public, a meeting or social event, or when we have to work under pressure and quickly. Even somewhat more complicated situations, such as an argument, a specific problem at work or at home…
In all these circumstances, the key is to know how to calm your nerves, and how to control them in a completely natural way. And we must not forget the negative effects that nerves and nervous tension can cause on our health, especially when they are maintained over time and tend to be permanent rather than punctual.
Tips to control your nerves and calm yourself naturally
Do breathing exercises
The breathing exercises consist of simple and easy to follow techniques, which are based on the performance of certain breaths for a certain time, which helps us calm our nerves to our mind and nervous and angry.
A basic breathing exercise consists of beginning by inhaling mentally counting to 8 (that is: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8), and then holding your breath for a count of 4. Finally, exhale the contained air mentally counting again to 8. The key is to repeat the process as many times as necessary, until you notice that your nerves have calmed down.
Opt for relaxing infusions
In a completely natural way you can choose at home to make some relaxing infusions, prepared with plants and herbs with relaxing action, ideal for calming the nerves and controlling the tension that certain situations or moments can cause. The most interesting for these cases are the following:
- Linden infusion: linden is, without a doubt, one of the most popular and popular sedative and relaxing plants. To make your infusion you only need a teaspoon of linden and a cup of water. Boil the equivalent of a cup of water in a saucepan, so when it starts to boil add the linden. Boil for 3 minutes. After this time, turn off the heat, cover and let it rest for 5 minutes. Strain and drink.
- Lemon balm infusion: boil the equivalent of a cup of water in a saucepan. When the water reaches the boiling point add a tablespoon of lemon balm. Boil for 3 minutes. After this time, turn off the heat, cover and let it rest for 5 minutes. Finally strain and drink.
- Passionflower infusion: passionflower is a plant with a relaxing action, which also helps in a very positive way in case of insomnia and problems falling asleep. To make your infusion you must boil a cup of water in a saucepan, so that when the water begins to boil add the teaspoon of passionflower, leaving it boiling for 3 minutes. Then turn off the heat, cover and let it rest for 5 minutes. Strain and drink.
Count to 100 and see that everything will be fine
If a certain situation that you have to face makes you nervous, such as an exam or a public talk, or rather it is a nervous tension caused by an argument, it can be very useful to count to 100 slowly and closing the eyes , trying to calm the mind and also the nerves.
On the other hand, visualizing everything will go well and that everything will turn out as you expect will help you control your nerves and not let them overtake you.
Get regular physical exercise
Did you know that those who exercise regularly control their stress more and become less nervous? It is scientifically proven that doing sports regularly increases – and improves – both your mood and your state of mind, in a way that helps you respond better to problems and concerns.
Remember that the ideal is to practice at least 30 minutes of physical exercise every day. You can choose to run, bike or simply walk at a brisk pace.
