Managing worries

Everyone experiences worry and can feel anxious sometimes. It’s a normal emotion that can help us prepare and feel more in control when facing challenges. For example, feeling worried about our health can motivate us to pay more attention to it.

Sometimes, however, worry can persist for long periods and be unhelpful. People who experience this often worry frequently about many different things. They find the worry can be hard to control and often have physical symptoms that go along with the worry, like trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, being irritable, or feeling on edge.

If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Anxiety, worry and stress are very common – especially when life feels uncertain, busy, or emotionally heavy.

We have helpful information, tools, and an evidence-based program to help you worry less and feel calmer and more balanced.

Understand what's going on with your worry

When worry starts to build, it can feel like your mind and body are working against you. Your heart might race. Your thoughts might speed up or get stuck. You might feel tense, foggy, jumpy, or more tired than usual.

It can be useful to understand what's happening inside your body when your worry starts to build and persist for long periods. Understanding what is common and normal can help reduce excessive worry and self-criticism.

Read through our resources on things you can do to help your mind and body return to a calmer state.