Coping with anxiety

Watch for signs your “check engine light” is on:

• Worrying excessively about everyday things
• Difficulty relaxing/feeling restless or on edge
• Trouble concentrating
• Becoming easily fatigued or worn out
• Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
• Chronic muscle tension or aches
• Frequently feeling irritable

The good news: anxiety is something we can understand and manage with the right tools and support.

A simple 60-second reset you can use anywhere

When anxiety spikes, the goal isn’t to “power through.” It’s to help your nervous system settle so you can think clearly.

Try 4–7–8 breathing (about 1 minute):

• Inhale through your nose for 4 seconds
• Hold for 7 seconds
• Exhale for 8 seconds

Repeat for 5–10 cycles if you have time.

Tip: If your body is holding tension, try progressive muscle relaxation: tighten a muscle group (like shoulders) for 10 seconds, then exhale and release slowly.

Getting started is easy

Once you sign up, you’ll have access to confidential support and a library of on-demand tools and resources.

United States

Lyra. Register here.

Canada

TELUS Health. Sign in here, then click “Mental Health Support”.

Mexico

Orienta. Register here.

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