Article: It's no secret that regular cardiovascular exercise releases endorphins and plainly makes your body feels better.  While not everyone is destined to be a gym rat or a sports fiend, everyone can make a list of their favorite activities. Think outside the box: for example, maybe you've always wanted to try hiking. Search for local hiking groups. Your brain needs rest. Try wearing a sleep mask and/or listening to white noise to create a peaceful environment. Avoid things like caffeine, alcohol, and drugs. While these substances may temporarily reduce anxiety, they end up making it worse in the long-term. A key component of being “laid-back” is to refuse to let life’s little annoyances rattle your composure.  When you’re getting irritated or angry, pause to think about what’s causing your anger. Psychologists speak of the power of reframing events, of activating the reasoning brain to bring balance to the emotional brain.  If you’re running late for an important appointment, reframe the situation from one of distress and disappointment  into a problem-solving opportunity. Even if you can’t figure out a solution, just considering possibilities will lower the bar on your emotional volume and put you in a more positive state. Many people will come and go in your life; some will make you feel good, others won’t. No matter how much work you do to become cool and laid-back, there will be negative people in the world. Treasure the fact that you can always work to improve your state of mind notwithstanding what stands in your way. Professional counseling might be a good idea if you’re confronted with issues in your life that are too overwhelming to confront on your own.  Some people struggle with clinical anxiety disorders. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) shows itself through an excessive anxiety about everyday things like money, relationships, health, and school.   If you're unsure whether or not the anxiety you're experiencing is excessive, it's not a bad idea to see a therapist and get a diagnosis.  Being cool and laid-back may not be the right goal for you just yet if there are other obstacles you need to conquer first.
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Exercise. Sleep well. Stop sweating the small things. Remember that the only person you can control is yourself. Consider professional counseling.